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Saturday, July 26
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Join NARUC for a tour of Schneider Electric’s Andover R&D Center in Andover, Massachusetts. The Andover Innovation Hub site showcases cutting-edge technologies across building automation, data centers, and energy management. During the tour, attendees will take a closer look at customer facing labs, including the EcoStruxture Energy Wall, Data Center Lab, Battery Backup Storage System, and the Microgrids Lab. The visit will also include a presentation and Q&A session conducted by subject matter experts. NARUC will provide transportation to and from the hotel.
Participation is open to all commissioners and commission staff. A separate registration form is coming soon.
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Saturday, July 26
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Room: Marquee
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Sunday, July 27
9:00am – 12:00pm
During this hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to NARUC’s Resilience Framework and its value as a resilience planning resource. Then, guided by framework authors and other subject matter experts, participants will work through a process of applying the Framework to their state’s and agency’s needs. This will include facilitated reflection, dialogue, and insight sharing. Participants will leave the workshop having 1) defined the desired goals and objectives for grid resilience initiatives in their jurisdiction and 2) begun applying one or more other Framework components towards achieving those goals and objectives. Breakfast provided! Registration is free, but advance registration is required.
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Sunday, July 27
9:30am – 11:15am
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Sunday, July 27
10:00am – 11:00am
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10:00am – 11:00am
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Sunday, July 27
10:00am – 11:00am
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Sunday, July 27
11:15am – 12:15pm
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11:15am – 12:15pm
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11:15am – 12:15pm
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11:15am – 12:15pm
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11:15am – 12:15pm
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Sunday, July 27
12:15pm – 1:30pm
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Sunday, July 27
1:15pm – 3:45pm
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Sunday, July 27
1:30pm – 2:30pm
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1:30pm – 2:30pm
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1:30pm – 2:30pm
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1:30pm – 2:30pm
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Sunday, July 27
2:30pm – 2:45pm
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Sunday, July 27
2:45pm – 3:45pm
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Sunday, July 27
2:45pm – 3:45pm
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Sunday, July 27
2:45pm – 3:45pm
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Sunday, July 27
2:45pm – 3:45pm
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Sunday, July 27
2:45pm – 3:45pm
In this Session, Illinois Commissioner Stacey Paradis will emcee an all-female panel of nuclear specialists. Illinois has the largest number of nuclear power reactors in operation in the U.S. with 11 nuclear reactors located in six different nuclear power plants. Commissioner Paradis will lead a discussion on the state of nuclear as of July 27 and where it might go in the future. Her panelists have vast experience in the industry and are on the cutting edge of new projects for the future.
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Sunday, July 27
3:45pm – 4:00pm
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Sunday, July 27
4:00pm – 5:00pm
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Sunday, July 27
4:00pm – 5:00pm
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Sunday, July 27
4:00pm – 5:00pm
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4:00pm – 5:00pm
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Sunday, July 27
4:00pm – 5:00pm
In September of 2018, excessive pressure in Columbia Gas of Massachusetts natural gas distribution lines caused explosions and fires in the Merrimack Valley region north of Boston. One person was killed and thousands had to evacuate their homes. Columbia Gas, later acquired by Eversource, managed a complicated emergency response and reconstruction process involving multiple contractors to restore gas service to affected homes and businesses. Since the incident, a round of comprehensive leak surveys and a gas distribution integrity management program (DIMP) have been completed, offering valuable insights into system performance. This session will discuss how the incident unfolded, the immediate and longer-term response, and recommendations for state regulators in overseeing a successful gas distribution system rebuild.
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Sunday, July 27
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Just like the iconic Boston-themed TV show, this is the place where everyone knows your name. [The name badges help!] Meet old friends and make new connections. This prelude to three days of thoughtful discussions, probing questions, and a range of perspectives across the utilities spectrum is the place to be.
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Monday, July 28
8:00am – 9:15am
(Commission Chairs Only)
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Monday, July 28
8:00am – 9:15am
(Invitees Only)
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Monday, July 28
8:45am – 9:45am
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Monday, July 28
9:30am – 10:45am
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Monday, July 28
10:45am – 11:15am
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Monday, July 28
11:15am – 12:15pm
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Monday, July 28
11:15am – 12:15pm
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11:15am – 12:15pm
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11:15am – 12:15pm
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11:15am – 12:15pm
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Monday, July 28
12:15pm – 1:30pm
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Monday, July 28
1:45pm – 2:45pm
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1:45pm – 2:45pm
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1:45pm – 2:45pm
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1:45pm – 2:45pm
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1:45pm – 2:45pm
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Monday, July 28
2:45pm – 3:15pm
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Monday, July 28
3:15pm – 4:15pm
In many parts of the country, Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) play a critical role in electric delivery, reliability, resource adequacy, and generation investment. But challenges loom. NERC’s 2025-2029 Risk Assessment places six of the seven RTO/ISO regions in either the “high” or “elevated” risk categories. In addition, with both power demands and costs rising, RTOs find themselves under increasing political and public pressure from elected officials, advocacy groups, and regional stakeholders. This panel will explore the landscape surrounding RTOs and the competing policy demands thrust upon them. Our expert panel will discuss the forces at play and what it means for the nation’s RTOs.
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Monday, July 28
4:30pm – 5:30pm
(Commissioner Emeritus Only)
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Monday, July 28
4:30pm – 5:30pm
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4:30pm – 5:30pm
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4:30pm – 5:30pm
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4:30pm – 5:30pm
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Monday, July 28
4:30pm – 5:30pm
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Tuesday, July 29
7:45am – 9:15am
(Commissioners Only)
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Tuesday, July 29
9:00am – 9:30am
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Tuesday, July 29
9:30am – 10:30am
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Tuesday, July 29
9:30am – 10:30am
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Tuesday, July 29
9:30am – 10:30am
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Tuesday, July 29
9:30am – 10:30am
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Tuesday, July 29
9:30am – 10:30am
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Tuesday, July 29
10:30am – 11:00am
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Tuesday, July 29
11:00am – 12:00pm
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Tuesday, July 29
11:00am – 12:00pm
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Tuesday, July 29
11:00am – 12:00pm
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11:00am – 12:00pm
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Tuesday, July 29
11:00am – 12:00pm
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Tuesday, July 29
12:00pm – 1:15pm
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Tuesday, July 29
1:30pm – 2:45pm
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Tuesday, July 29
2:45pm – 3:15pm
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Tuesday, July 29
3:15pm – 4:30pm
This session brings together former utility regulators to reflect on their experiences, sharing invaluable lessons learned throughout their careers. The discussion will explore key insights that could have shaped their approach if they had known them earlier, offering guidance to those currently navigating the complexities of regulatory roles. Panelists will delve into the challenges and rewards of transitioning from private to public sector work, shedding light on the differences in decision-making processes, stakeholder engagement, and the balance between public interest and business needs. The role of ethics in regulatory decision-making will also be a central theme, with panelists examining how personal values, transparency, and integrity influenced their work. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of dilemmas faced by regulators, the importance of accountability, and how their decisions shape the future of public services and the communities they serve. This session aims to provide both practical advice and thought-provoking reflections for anyone involved in the regulatory or public sector space.
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Wednesday, July 30
9:00am – 10:15am
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Wednesday, July 30
9:30am – 11:00am
Join us for an engaging and insightful panel discussion featuring a group of experts who are navigating the fast-paced, ever-evolving policy landscape in Washington, D.C. With the Administration and the 119th Congress now at the half-year mark, our panelists – executives from some of the nation’s leading trade associations – will share their views on the national policy and regulatory landscape as it stands just prior to the August recess. As the nation’s capital continues to be a hotbed of Congressional, legal, and regulatory activity, this panel will dive deep into the latest developments and pressing issues that matter most to NARUC members.
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Wednesday, July 30
11:15am – 1:15pm
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Wednesday, July 30
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Members of the NARUC Task Force on Natural Gas Resource Planning will share draft roadmaps outlining potential planning processes for natural gas distribution utilities from the perspective of state utility commissions. All commissioners and commission staff are invited to join and offer feedback about possible improvements and share their own examples. Registration is free, but advance registration is required.
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