Energy Evolution Summit: Elaina Ball, Angela Rodriguez, Ana Lozano
CPS Energy
“People need electricity and gas, and we provided it. We need to use lessons learned from other industries. How did they transition from one type of product to another?”
Law & Lawyers
Roiling Uncharted Waters of the Economy
Are We Ready?
The public now expects stagflation, both increased inflation and increased unemployment. Will demand for electricity continue to surge when the economy weakens?
Energy Evolution Summit: Melissa Washington, Linda Ferrone
Commonwealth Edison, Orlando UC
“Think about the title of the Energy Evolution Summit; what’s evolved now? It’s driven by changes that have evolved due to regulatory perspective, due to economic climate. Issues have become more passionate and urgent, and some have become less urgent, or some are now settled.”
Three Pacific Northwest Leaders on the Wildfire Challenge
Wildfires
Conversations with Puget Sound Energy CEO Mary Kipp, Rocky Mountain Power President Dick Garlish, and Wyoming PSC Commissioner Mary Throne with PUF Senior Advisor Paul Kjellander, and featuring Paul’s paintings.
Energy Evolution Summit: Energy Scenes
Innovations
The invite-only Energy Evolution Summit, held by the Smart Electric Power Alliance in San Diego, provided an unparalleled opportunity for collaboration, networking, and strategic discussions in an open yet intimate environment.
Wildfire Challenge: Mary Kipp
Puget Sound Energy
“Our capital allocation toward wildfire prevention is growing remarkably fast. This year in Washington State, as part of our rate case, the WUTC approved a tracker that will enable us to invest over a hundred million dollars in wildfire mitigation over the next two years.”
Water Affordability 2.0
Energy Efficiency Savings
“Energy efficiency is most likely where the greatest savings can be made while producing a reliable product and guarding public health for water companies of any size.“
Wildfire Challenge: Dick Garlish
Rocky Mountain Power
“Communities rely on a healthy utility to keep the lights on and power economic growth, and wildfire puts our ability to do that at risk. Ensuring that our financial health is strong isn’t just about protecting the business. It’s about protecting the affordability and reliability of electricity for millions of our customers.”
Hotel California Meets Life in the Fast Lane
Co-Located Load and Race to Reshape the Grid
“A new model has emerged: co-location. Rather than wait in the transmission queue or depend on grid upgrades, large loads are siting next to generation to bypass delays with grid expansion. It’s raising questions about how the grid is planned, who pays, and where regulatory boundaries lie.”
Wildfire Challenge: Mary Throne
Wyoming PSC
“The wildfire season we had this year perhaps spurred legislative action. The legislation requires utilities to file wildfire plans, which the Commission must approve. A company in compliance with its approved plan has limited liability protection in any civil action.”