NASUCA's Mid-Year Meeting in Columbus
Homecoming Celebration
The National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates gathered for its mid-year meeting in Columbus, where the organization was founded in 1979.
NASUCA Mid-Year Meeting
Columbus
“The idea for NASUCA originated among consumer advocates attending the NARUC Annual Meeting located in Las Vegas in November 1977. A growing group of advocates recognized the need for their own organization, rather than hoping they ran into each other at NARUC each year.”
MARC's Nominee for NARUC Second VP
Minnesota PUC
“I approach this role with a sense of humility, understanding that despite seven and a half years as a Commissioner, I still don’t have all the answers. However, my experience on a five-member utility Commission, as a leader of MARC, and as a member of the state legislature has taught me that you don’t accomplish anything single-handedly.”
ERCOT CEO on 'ERCOT 4.0'
ERCOT
“The Texas grid is just always changing. I would say, in recent years, it’s getting meaningfully better in a lot of ways. I describe the Texas grid today using a new model that I’m calling ERCOT 4.0. 4.0 is where we are today, with a few significant characteristics. One is significant and accelerating renewable growth on the grid. Intermittent inverter-based resources are the fastest growing in the resource mix on the grid.”
Now That It's Summertime
We’re Facing a New Paradigm
Some say it’s high time. Others say it’s hardly fine. If you look hard, you’ll find. We’re clearly behind...
Fifty Million for Affordability
Exelon Chief Operating Officer Mike Innocenzo sat down with PUF's Steve Mitnick last week. The focus, Exelon's just announced fifty million dollar fund to help customers get through their short term affordability challenges. While it's working towards longer term solutions.
For a real quick read, here's the essence of our conversation on this unique initiative:
PUF’s Steve Mitnick: What’s this new Exelon initiative on affordability?
Benefits of Nuclear License Renewal
A Template for Utilities Nationwide
“Earlier this year, Duke Energy reached a significant milestone in its plans to meet the growing energy needs of communities it serves: Oconee Nuclear Station received its subsequently renewed license, enabling its three units to continue generating clean, reliable energy into the 2050s.”
Transforming the Power Sector with AI
The Open Power AI Consortium
“EPRI recently launched its Open Power AI Consortium to evolve the electric sector by leveraging advanced AI technologies to transform the way electricity is produced, delivered, and used.”
Boston Energy Evolution
Innovation, Infrastructure, and a Warm Welcome
“While you’re here in Boston, enjoy the Freedom Trail and the chowder, but be sure to keep an eye on the local energy transformation.”