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Smaller, Smarter, and by the way, Efficient!

EPRI Podcast: Smartphones pushed us into a more efficient world.

The smartphone ushered in an opportunity for a new era of energy efficiency. The challenge for grid planners is better understanding the market changes that are having an impact and that aren't related to DSM programs.

Byline:

Aimee Mills with Doug Lindsey, EPRI

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Leading Beyond Authority

Leadership Lyceum Podcast: A Conversation with American Water Works CEO Susan Story

A key measure of success is continuously achieving safe, clean, reliable, affordable delivery of service. These objectives are dynamic and their parameters are often dependent on public policy, legislation, and regulatory relationships.

Byline:

Susan Story with Tom Linquist

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To 2016's Authors, Interviewees Who Impacted the Debate

PUF 2016 Index of Articles, Interviews and Columns

From Paul Afonso to Audrey Zibelman, In 2016, 190 chief execs, commissioners and experts debated competition, cyber, climate change and more in PUF.

Byline:

By Steve Mitnick

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A Man of Power and the Public Interest

Concern for the Grid

One of the great names in U.S. utility regulation is that of the late Joseph C. Swidler (1907-1997). His speech in 1963 led to formation of the Electric Power Research Institute.

Byline:

Branko Terzic

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NARUC Manual on DER Rate Design and Compensation

Where is it Most Relevant Today?

The 14 states with highest DER adoption levels represent 40% of the total market for electricity; four states have annual revenues of more than $15 billion.

Byline:

Cameron Brooks

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New Jersey Eyes Microgrids to Augment Reliability

Excerpt from the December 9, 2016 issue of PUR's Utility Regulatory News

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities determined that microgrids, whether based on CHP, fuel cell, solar, or some other technology, offer the promise of increased system resiliency. Especially with CHP-based microgrids, energy efficiency is advanced as well.

Byline:

Phillip Cross and Diane Boiler, Public Utilities Reports, Inc.

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The IoT and EE

What Does It Spell?

As the Internet of Things enters our homes, utilities have an opportunity to aggregate the devices into a system that consumers can easily manage. Consumers will find they are becoming more energy efficient, even if that was not the initial motivation.

Byline:

John Hargrove and Eric Stern

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Imagine Better Things

Leveraging Technology to Create Value

Technology enables. Examples from others abound. The real drivers of transformational change are these entrepreneurial thinkers and doers who strike a chord with consumers. It's up to you to imagine better things.

Byline:

Roger Woodworth

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Seven Conditions Justify Smart Grid Investments

Utilities and Partners Can Benefit

Seven essential conditions justify smart grid investment: If customers engage, if DER defers capital assets, if DER is grid integrated, if DER lowers overall costs, if desired reliability is assured, if greater innovation results, and if greater utility profits result.

Byline:

Eric Woychik

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