TVA-PMA Privatization
A Bad Policy Idea That Refuses to Die
We hope Congress will reject the proposed sale of TVA and PMA transmission assets and the proposed conversion to market-based rates.
2017 Tax Reform and Jobs Act
Unique Challenges
New tax law decreases the revenue requirement and the deferred taxes for electric utility companies.
Remember to Breathe
Coordinating Three Missions
When air quality standards and rules change, they profoundly affect the power sector.
Price Responsive Demand
Economic Experiments
It is little wonder why so many commissions prefer a regulatory model that shields most consumers (especially residential) from real time market volatility.
Will Demand Charges Accelerate Adoption of Behind-the-Meter Storage? Part 2
Potential Unintended Consequences
A high-level assessment of the largest utilities’ exposure levels and the importance of the development of a thorough understanding and segmentation of customers.
Puerto Rico Transformation - Importance of an Independent Regulator
Vision for the Future
We propose basic strategies to transform the current electrical system into one in line with U.S. mainland standards.
Rural Power at Library of Congress
These four photos say a lot about the first waves of electrification and electrification’s effect on people.
Futurist Duncan Stewart at EEI International Luncheon
Short videos from the recent Edison Electric Institute’s International Luncheon.
U.S. Electric Transportation
Getting in Gear
For the U.S. EV marketplace to get out of first gear, utilities need to play a more active role.
Talking Texas Markets, Part 2
Thought, Legislative and Regulatory Certainty
Interviews with Pat Wood, Former FERC and Texas PUC Chair; Kenny Mercado, SVP, CenterPoint; Jim Steffes, EVP, Direct Energy; and Ken Medlock, Senior Director, Center for Energy Studies, Rice University.