Innovation in Action
Bright Ideas, Bold Futures
A behind-the-scenes look at the people inside the creative process and featuring award-winners at Exelon's Innovation Expo 2026.
Exelon's Bright Idea
Innovating for Customers, Building the Future
Conversations with Exelon CEO Calvin Butler, Chief Operating Officer Mike Innocenzo, SVP and Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer Sunny Elebua, and PHI Vice President of Transmission and Substations Amber Young.
Innovation for the People
Historic Challenges Viewed Through a Fresh Len
When old answers no longer match today’s challenges, we have to change how we look at the problem. Real innovation isn’t just corporate buzzwords, it’s looking at historic challenges through a fresh lens so we can build a safer, more reliable future together.
The Operator's Question
Why The Grid Needs the Institution Before the Technology
“The bottleneck is organizational: The absence of shared definitions, common standards, and distributed governance over what gets measured, how it gets validated, and what obligations come with participation in a collective intelligence effort.”
Harnessing Large Load Growth
Creating Benefits for Customers and System Operators
“EVs represent a longer-term transformation, but despite their differences, both data centers and EVs share important similarities. Each represents a rapidly growing and uncertain source of load, driven by evolving technology and market dynamics.”
The Room Matters
Better Results Together
“The willingness to learn across jurisdictions and perspectives is growing. That is one of the most valuable roles organizations like NARUC play.”
MARC 2026 Annual Conference
Energy Scenes
The Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC) held its annual conference June 7-10 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, a landmark in the heart of downtown Madison, Wisconsin. With the theme of Forward Momentum: Recognizing the Past, Energizing the Future!, the event was presided over by MARC President and Wisconsin Chair Summer Strand.
Auto Tech Showcase 2026
Energy Scenes
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation’s Technology Showcase was held in our nation’s capital on June 9, 2026, at Audi Field in beautiful weather. The event brought together the automotive innovators, visionaries, and disruptors redefining personal transportation.
Protecting the Public from Negative Health Effects of PFAS
Rulemaking Aims to Clean Up Our Drinking Water
“If the statutory process Congress laid out in the Safe Drinking Water Act is not followed, utilities could face years of uncertainty, customers could face otherwise avoidable costs, and public health protections could be delayed.”