“Our goal as regulators is not to pick winners or to chase every new idea. It’s to create the conditions where good ideas can succeed, risks are managed responsibly, and public interest remains at the center of change. In many ways, I see this conference as a kind of catalyst.”

With sessions on information gaps, AI dreams, provincial energy synergies, energy security, and competitive pathways to a resilient energy future, participants exchanged insights, challenged conventions, and bridged the divide for a resilient energy future.

”Being a non-regulatory agency allows us to provide unbiased information. We are not there to tell someone what to do; we are there to help them understand the situation.”

“SEOs are uniquely positioned to look across every power source provider and end-use solution to inform more rapid and forward-looking governor-led policy decisions.”

“Guidehouse helps these offices make the transition from reactive grant managers to proactive policy leaders. We bring visibility into the broader policy landscape, and structural and program design experience.”

“There is no doubt that the investments we make today enable the reliability and resilience that Americans depend upon day in and day out.”

“We have proposed large load tariffs specifically designed to protect our other customers. We have these in motion in Minnesota and Colorado, with more coming across five of our eight states.”

“We must build major transmission to reach the renewable resources that are located far from cities. Xcel Energy is currently constructing the Colorado Power Pathway to unlock 5,500 megawatts of renewable resources.”

“Most people assume you just add generation and the job is done, but the reality is you also need a robust delivery network.”

“We have made substantial investments in safety and reliability while keeping customer bills 39% below the national average. Our Colorado customers enjoy the lowest share of wallet in the United States.”