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PUF's Where's Energy

Three Transmission Projects to Complete

Excerpted from August’s Public Utilities Fortnightly article by United Power CEO Mark Gabriel, former WAPA Administrator, on page 20:

“With even the simplest transmission project taking a decade or more, we should take some specific, short- and medium-term actions. …  So, what projects do I believe can and should be done today? Rebuild the seven AC/DC ties between the Eastern and Western grid. At a cost of roughly thirty million, this project could be complete in less than eighteen months.

Chair Stanek's Legacy

Maryland PSC Chair Stanek, excerpted from August’s PUF:

“With three years of my term now over and two years remaining, I’m beginning to think about the legacy I want to leave behind. I’d like to think I’ve implemented a number of efficiencies in terms of case processing, order writing, and improving the responsiveness of our customer-facing operations.

CPI on Electric Rates

Rates consumers pay for electric utility service increased 4.0 percent over the 12 months ending in July.

Regulatory Affairs Job

Want to be senior manager for regulatory affairs for a utility with nearly 100,000 customers? There is an opening.

Inflation and Electric Rates

CPI reports inflation over the past 12 months at 5.4%, a relatively high rate of increase.

WEC Energy CEO Commits on Decarb

“We plan to reduce carbon emissions 60% by 2025, compared to 2005 levels.”

Portland General Electric CEO with Two Customers

“Understanding the critical medical research and power quality needs of OHSU led to innovative solutions.”

Exelon Utilities CEO with a Customer

“If you’re a leader, you set the pace and the standard for everyone else.”

Read our June 8 Special Issue

Our annual special issue on the state and future of power is now available to read online.

Home Sweet Home

On June 1, the Census Bureau released detailed data on last year’s newly-constructed single and multi-family houses. Including on their gas versus electric heat breakdown.

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