“The private network is fantastic, and it solves a lot of challenges for grid modernization. Having a security overlay with that advancement is common sense.”

“The utility sector’s growing focus on grid modernization efforts requires solutions that will help bridge the gap between OT and IT systems used to operate the grid.”

“Quantum computers do what would take a classical computer a thousand years. A viable quantum computer will give the ability to unhinge the primitive keys upon which all cryptography is predicated. That’s how we got our foot in the door with utilities is quantum safe security for critical infrastructure.”

Conversations with Qubitekk’s Corey McClelland and Scott Packard, Onclave Network’s Scott Martin, and Sierra Nevada’s Pete Fischer about their companies’ participation in a new cybersecurity collective co-founded with Anterix.

Conversation with Illinois CC Commissioner Maria Bocanegra on what we can expect at this June’s in-person Mid-American Regulatory Conference in Chicago.

Conversation with Duquesne Light CEO Kevin Walker on his unique and tailored approach to bringing the workforce back to work in office environments.

Conversations with former National Urban League President, Hugh Price, whose great grandmother was the sister of Lewis Latimer, one of the foremost founders of the electricity industry, and Lewis Latimer House Museum Executive Director, Ran Yan, about the new campaign to modernize this inspiring learning center.

Conversation with Rocky Mountain Power CEO Gary Hoogeveen and TerraPower CEO Chris Levesque about the federal government-supported sodium-cooled fast reactor they’re planning to complete in Kemmerer, Wyoming by 2028.

“With seven tracks – Electric Vehicles, Fleet Electrification, Decarbonization, Industrial Electrification, Policy and Regulation, Affordability, Innovation – and multiple breakout sessions on the agenda over two days, there is surely a session for every attendee to enjoy and learn about.”

This month’s portrait put together by the PUF team provides the backstory on NARUC’s leader for the November 2021 – November 2022 term.