New at the Helm at NARUC

Executive Director

“I’d like to make sure that every state Commissioner views NARUC as the one indispensable resource they can’t do their jobs without.”

New Year Resolutions

Hold Me to Them

Have you made your resolutions yet for the new year? I have. Here they are, for all of you to see, hoping you’ll help me hold to them.

Unlocking the Power of Grid Modernization

Using Data and Technology

“The complexity of this process cannot be overstated. Integrated system planning and operations serves as a framework to tie together disparate data sets, connecting internal operations with external stakeholders driving overall architecture.”

Innovative Hybrid Renewable Energy: EDP's Alqueva Park

EEI

“EDP has tangible and realistic transition plans in place to convert its coal plants into green hubs using emerging technologies like renewable hydrogen and storage. Projects like Alqueva Park are part of EDP’s green growth strategy, aligning with the clean energy transition and consolidating core technologies and regions.”

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Happy Holidays

“As a former utility regulator who was always concerned about affordability and conserving energy, a gift pack that included all the materials needed to insulate the attic and save money on energy seemed like a great idea.”

Cybersecurity Regulatory Uncertainty

Reliability Investments

“While nearly all organizations now use the cloud, today’s regulated utilities are not able to maximize the use of these technologies due to the lack of clarity within the NERC CIP standards and NERC’s Rules of Procedure.”