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

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“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.”

“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.”

“By establishing flexibility hubs across various regulatory landscapes, markets, and climates, DCFlex can serve as a critical proof of concept for integrating data centers into the grid.”

“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.”

“Pundits point to the end of electric vehicle tax credits, and yet the appointment of Elon Musk who fathered the EV would suggest a complete contradiction.”

“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.”

“The aggregate load growth that electric vehicles are going to add to the grid is significantly less on a year-over-year basis than with the air conditioning revolution or compared to data centers. It’s meaningful, but you’ve got to put it in perspective.”