“The need to modernize and adopt innovative solutions remains critical for these utilities to thrive. Embracing digital transformation and investing in sustainable technologies will ensure they stay competitive and meet evolving consumer demands.”

“A key part of this act is to maintain and promote leadership of the United States and U.S. companies across the world as nuclear energy continues to develop.”

“Normally, nonelected officials can’t obligate the public to a loan payment, but the enabling legislation allows them to do that, as long as the project is set up so there’s sufficient savings to cover the note payment, and the third-party ESCO guarantees that savings, such that the budget is never impacted.”

“We’re focused on developing new systems. We see ourselves as a manufacturing corporation and that distinguishes us, as BWXT manufactures two to three nuclear reactors a year for the U.S. Navy. We also manufacture nuclear fuel and heavy components for the Canadian nuclear sector.”

“As the demand for sustainable solutions and concern for affordability grow, VPPs offer a promising path to a more affordable, resilient, decentralized, and cleaner energy system.”

“One of the things that makes this year’s report so unique is a more detailed look at our nature journey. 2023 is the first year where we provided geospatial mapping to look at areas of biodiversity stress.”

“We constantly take on new challenges and opportunities, including achieving a clean electric grid by 2040, new regulatory models like utility thermal energy networks, and building out of the transmission system to meet the state’s goals.”

“The idea is technology and digitalization should be a deflationary force to enable better value and experience at the same time. We used to think to improve service, costs had to increase. But Amazon and Uber showed that dramatically better service can come with lower costs.”

“One major project to help improve general knowledge about the work conducted at PUCs is the NARUC ‘Day in the Life’ campaign. This video series was produced by NARUC to highlight the benefits and value of working for a PUC at the forefront of the transforming energy landscape.”