Drive to Clean Energy Amid Wildfires, Part II
Hawaii PUC
Conversations with Hawaii PUC Chair Leo Asuncion and the State’s Chief Energy Officer Mark Glick.
Law & Lawyers
More Clean Energy Amid Wildfires: Leo Asuncion
Hawaii PUC
“The energy efficiency administrator can look at how to help Lahaina and the island of Maui, as well. How to incorporate energy efficiency into what they’re rebuilding in Lahaina and in the temporary housing units that have been built or are still in development.”
More Clean Energy Amid Wildfires: Mark Glick
Hawaii PUC
“We plan on doing the research and dialogue with communities on geothermal over the next several years, which is the first time that approach has been attempted in Hawaii.”
Hands-On Experiences Support Commission Decision Making
NARUC
“Hands-on experiences include visits to energy research and production sites, where participants can learn directly from on-the-ground experts and operators.”
USEA State of the Energy Industry Forum
America's Energy CEOs
The United States Energy Association held its twenty-first annual meeting of the nation’s energy association CEOs at the National Press Club. Read excerpts from the heads of NARUC, EPRI, American Gas Association, Smart Electric Power Alliance, National Hydropower Association, Large Public Power Council, Nuclear Energy Institute, and the Alliance to Save Energy.
Veterans in Energy Leadership Forum
Picture Energy
The annual Leadership Forum of Veterans in Energy is always a memorable event that draws a large gathering representing all the military services and many of the nation’s utilities. Here we capture some of this year’s Leadership Forum, including the Power Delivery Panel, CEO Panel, Nuclear Panel, and Cybersecurity/Grid Security Panel.
We Need an INPO for Wildfires
Best Practices
Mitigation Best Practices, Tracking and Verification, Education: “It is time for the electric industry to form WINPO – Wildfire Institute of Power Operations – with similar goals to INPO, an independent – and independently funded – organization that focuses purposely and solely on mitigation best practices, tracking and verification, and education of wildfire mitigation strategies.”
2024 Resourcefulness Report: Exploring AI for Utilities, Part II
Itron
“A big focus area for Itron is around data and analytics, the key drivers behind edge intelligence. We wanted to explore what roles AI and machine learning play now, and how utilities envision their impact.”
Flexible Interconnections: Smarter, Faster Way to Manage New Load
Environmental Defense Fund
“If designed well, flexible interconnection policies can help bring down utility’s capital costs by optimizing use of existing grid infrastructure and deferring grid upgrades.”
Word is Getting Out... in Boston and Beyond
SEPA and PUF Join Forces
“The union of PUF with SEPA just makes sense. Our audiences, members, education, convenings, and dialogue share so much in common and provide incredible value to our greater energy community.”