MONDAY AM
The Tightrope: Utility CEOs’ Balancing Act
In this session, utility CEOs face regulators and consumers to discuss how they balance new resource investments and grid modernization while ensuring reliability and reasonable rates. How are decisions made concerning how and when to operationalize new initiatives? Are communication and engagement levels adequate?
Panelist:
Susan Hardwick, CEO, American Water
MONDAY PM
THROWDOWN: Reliability, Affordability, Sustainability: What’s the best path to getting there?
TUESDAY AM
Federal Update
Willie L. Phillips, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
TUESDAY PM
NARUC Shark Tank
Swimming in regulatory waters is not for the faint-hearted! The NARUC Shark Tank is an opportunity for organizations to showcase new technologies, programs, resources, etc., that will benefit the regulatory community. Those in the ‘Tank’ are vying for the support of the Sharks who will determine the finalists and ultimate Grand Prize Winner. Don’t miss it!
WEDNESDAY
Data Centers — Driving the Conversation and the Load Growth
Part 1- Where is the horsepower going? The first part of this session will explore the use cases, business models and end use of electricity related to data centers. From problem solving, to running our phones, this group will discuss the specific uses of electricity data centers represent.
Part 2- All things Demand Part two of the session will explore the demands of data centers, from energy and transmission to broadband and personnel. The panelists will discuss what different data center business models look at when siting, what their respective energy demands are going forward, and how certain business models look at site selection.
Moderator
Hon. Carleton B. Simpson, New Hampshire
