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The resolutions adopted by our Board of Directors during #NARUCANNUAL24 are now available on our website: https://bit.ly/3UTvrhL.

I am thrilled to announce the establishment of WiTA – Women in Energy Transition Association in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a new platform dedicated to empowering women in the energy sector. Our mission is to foster a supportive network, promote leadership, and accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Being adaptable and creative in the face of uncertainty is an important skill that can have a positive impact on both you and your organization. Learn more by registering for tomorrow’s USAID, NARUC, and ICER -International Confederation of Energy Regulators webinar: https://bit.ly/3AV5aJ0

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving and a season filled with warmth and gratitude! 🦃 We're thankful for our members and the partnerships that enable us to fulfill our mission of serving our communities. Read a special message from NARUC President Tricia Pridemore at http://bit.ly/4eSSwsb.

⚡Are you interested in learning about how microgrids can power the coming wave of data centers? If yes, join the upcoming NASEO - National Association of State Energy Officials and NARUC Microgrids State Working Group Webinar: Powering Data Centers through Microgrids happening Tuesday, December 3, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET! 💡During the webinar, attendees will hear about some of the considerations and questions around resilience, affordability, cost, and potential policy and regulatory barriers for installing microgrids at data centers. ✅It will also provide a state regulator perspective with expert information from industry, NGO, and state officials involved in the process. 🎙️Speakers Include: · Brandi Frazier Bestpitch (she/her), Associate Director Energy Security and Reliability, Virginia Department of Energy · Craig Gordon, Head of Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Mainspring Energy · Karen Onaran, President and CEO, Electricity Consumers Resource Council 🔗Register now: https://bit.ly/4g5xO9c.

In a new episode of NARUC’s Tech Talk for Regulators, EPRI’s Erika Willis joins Jody Raines to discuss current efforts to protect substations and critical energy infrastructure. The conversation focuses on deterrent technologies that are being tested—many in EPRI labs—and how power companies should respond to detected threats. From sensors and AI to robotics and drones, these emerging technologies could be a key tactic to increasing the security of our nation’s energy infrastructure. But as Erika warns, there’s no one-size-fits-all for every substation: “One thing that I say is don’t try to use the same broad-brush stroke for every substation. You have to look at it and see what is going to have the biggest impact to change your situational awareness for that substation, as opposed to saying ‘I’m going to put a robot in every substation.’ Whether it’s the ability to detect for one substation, or if it’s really remote, to deter copper theft. What is the most critical for that particular substation.” Listen to the full conversation! 🎧👇 https://lnkd.in/eQtGfnpe

We have issued a statement regarding order 1920-A from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. You can read the press release at https://bit.ly/4eHQ5Zr.

A few moments from #NARUCANNUAL24 : 💭Celebrating the launch of AE2C - Asian Americans in Energy, the Environment and Commerce's California Chapter launch with recognitions from Robert Gee to champions like Judy Chang. 💭Quotes that resonate: "The utility system has changed more in the last 14 months than it has in the last 30 years since deregulation, I think everyone in this room knows that" - Pier LaFarge . 💭Honoring the transitions of NARUC leaders like Greg White's retirement and President Emeritus Julie Fedorchak moving onto the U.S. House. 💭New perspectives and questions around how to integrate data center stakeholders into resource planning, balance our future gas supply, and manage data responsibly. Did I mention how much I liked the veteran's day marching band entertainment? Thanks to the NARUC leaders and sponsors for another great show.

Remember to register for this upcoming USAID, NARUC, and ICER -International Confederation of Energy Regulators webinar to hear from women leaders on methods to recover from challenging situations such as adaptation, problem solving, and organizational innovation. Our speakers include: · Kelly Hanson, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) · Suzanne Keenan, Vice Chair and Chair-Elect, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Register here: https://bit.ly/3AV5aJ0 #registernow #speakers #resilience #careerdevelopment

On Sunday, November 10th, NARUC hosted our second Emerging Technologies Showcase at the NARUC Annual Meeting and Education Conference in Anaheim, California. This event featured seven industry leaders presenting burgeoning technologies in wildfire preparedness, ai, transmission monitoring, microgrids, load growth monitoring, and more. With small groups circulating through each company’s presentation and technology demo, regulators gained firsthand insights into the innovations shaping the future of energy resilience. Thank you to the companies that participated: AiDASH, Utilidata, Steffes, BoxPower, vGIS Inc., LineVision, and Form Energy. We’re deeply grateful for the support of the Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) and Office of Electricity | U.S. Department of Energy! Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this event’s success! #resilience #NARUCANNUAL24 #CESER