“State Commissions sit at this intersection of the federal requirements, local concerns, and project reality. Where does the permitting system break down in what the state regulators control and where do states already do well?”

“I look forward to hearing about the ways your state, industries, and companies are addressing how to overcome silos to share resources and resilient practices, communicate across sectors, and coordinate and prioritize restoration. We can then take these lessons home.”

A resiliency panel was led by NARUC President and Washington Commissioner Ann Rendahl. First Vice President and Virginia Commissioner Jehmal Hudson also took center stage, leading two panels, one on permitting and a demand roundtable on large load tariffs.

“Our mission now is to reduce the time it takes to reach infrastructure investment decisions. That is not just a technical problem, it is a human one. Trust, culture, and alignment matter just as much as the tools themselves.”

“Regulation is a form of consumer protection, but it is also about alignment. All stakeholders are clients in my mind, and the challenge is serving those needs while positioning the utility to do the same.”

“One of the best pieces of advice I received was simple: if you do not know the answer, say so. Do not bluff. Do not dig a hole. Just say you will find out and follow up. That builds credibility. It builds trust. And it reinforces integrity.”

“My responsibility is to balance affordability with reliability and flexibility, and renewable resources play an important role in helping us do that. They support system reliability and can help manage costs for customers.”

“If I have a core takeaway, it’s that if this is not the beginning of a transmission renaissance, I am not sure what is. It is an exciting time to be in this industry and we have a lot of work to do to gear up to build systems that make sense for the rest of this century.”

“When people believe in the mission, they bring their best efforts. Nuclear provides reliable, carbon-free electricity every day. The people behind that work deserve leadership that recognizes their commitment and provides confidence in where we are headed.”

“If you approach this space with a ‘move fast and break things’ mindset, you will fail. Our philosophy is to move fast and not break things. Values matter. A culture driven purely by profit will not resonate with customers responsible for public safety and critical infrastructure.”