This session examined the separate functions and processes of regulators in the bankruptcy courts. and was moderated by West Virginia PSC Chair Charlotte Lane. Also taking part were Virginia SCC Chair Mark Christie, Kentucky PSC Commissioner Robert Cicero, former Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, Ronald G. Pearson, and Chair of the Board of PG&E, former FERC and Pennsylvania PUC Commissioner, NARUC President Emeritus, Nora Mead Brownell.

Senator Manchin discussed the challenging work of addressing our nation's energy needs with a focus on the role State Commissioners play, moderated by Gladys Brown Dutrieuille and John Rhodes.

Panelists wrestled with how to ensure a balance of customer assistance and company stability in order to avoid disaster. Moderated by incoming MACRUC President and D.C. PSC Chair Willie Phillips, panelists included Tony Clark, Mignon Clyburn, Philip Moeller, Robert Powelson, and Jackie Roberts.

“When you have fair market rules, and remove any artificial barriers to entry, renewables and new technologies like battery storage, for example, will flourish.”

Virtual MACRUC 25th Educational Conference.