NARUC

⏰ Tomorrow, Friday, May 15, is the final day to enjoy the lowest registration rates! Secure your spot today at naruc.org/summer-summit/…. 📍To learn more about the sessions and speakers, visit naruc.org/summer-summit/…. #NARUCSummer26

📚 NARUC has expanded its #loadgrowth resources for #regulators online hub to support state #utility regulators with reports, technical papers, virtual training opportunities, federal policy engagement resources, and links to state data center tariff trackers. 🌐 Read the press release to learn more at bit.ly/4twXSAJ.

Tomorrow, Friday, May 15, is the final day to enjoy the lowest registration rates! Secure your spot today at naruc.org/summer-summit/…. To learn more about the sessions and speakers, visit naruc.org/summer-summit/…. #NARUCSummer26

On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing titled, Wires, Rates, and States: Permitting Transmission for Reliable and Affordable Power, that included NARUC Executive Director Tony Clark. To read the filed testimony and view the hearing, visit bit.ly/4tyTW2a.

Congratulations to Michael Dowd, recipient of the 2026 Jan Brinch Award for Collaboration in Public Service, presented by the National Council on Electricity Policy at its annual meeting in Charleston, South Carolina. 🎉 Throughout more than 40 years of public service, Michael has helped bridge the gap between air regulators and energy decisionmakers, advancing collaboration, communication, and practical solutions on complex energy and environmental issues. Read more about the award and Michael’s impact on the energy sector at bit.ly/4fkvPRj.

Join Electric Vehicle Grid Integration and Grid Impacts for State Regulators with expert instructor Dr. Garrett Fitzgerald (@SEPAPower) and gain real-world insights for a reliable, equitable #energy future. Learn about the other three experts joining the classes and register at bit.ly/4uW6wus.

We're thrilled to announce the confirmed keynote speakers, U.S. Department of @ENERGY Deputy Secretary Hon. James Danly, and Geospatial Intelligence ISAC Executive Director Sunny Wescott! The deadline for registering with lower rates was extended to May 15. Register today at naruc.org/summer-summit/…. #NARUCSummer26

⚡ Are you interested in diving into a study conducted on the possibilities of integrating data to address vegetation-related power outages? If yes, register now to join NARUC’s next Innovation Webinar on Thursday, May 28, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET, that will explore the U.S. Department of Energy’s (@ENERGY) Wind Impact Study for Power Resilience (WISPR):  bit.ly/48JcxBj. Expert speakers include: 🎙️ Zongjie Wang, Director, Grid Modernization Initiative, Energy Institute, @ColoradoStateU 🎙️ Greg Itzstein, Chief Operating Officer, Pointerra 🎙️ Jan Woodcock, Director NYS Weather and Climate Analytics Center of Excellence, @ualbany 🎙️ Anna Scaglione, Program Director of Urban Tech, @cornell_tech

We're thrilled to announce the confirmed keynote speakers, U.S. Department of @ENERGY Deputy Secretary Hon. James Danly, and Geospatial Intelligence ISAC Sunny Wescott! The deadline for registering with lower rates was extended to May 15. Register today at naruc.org/summer-summit/…. #NARUCSummer26

💡 Public utility commissions, state energy offices, and other relevant state agencies are invited to join the next session of the NARUC and NASEO Technical Foundations of Grid Resilience Cohort webinar series happening Friday, May 8, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET, which will explore resilience metrics for utility planning: bit.ly/42dIvlw. 📈 During this session, Myles Collins of @BerkeleyLab will discuss current and new metrics, challenges in developing and applying resilience metrics, and approaches for measuring and valuing resilience to support investment decisions, regulatory review, long-term planning, and how metrics fit into the bigger picture of building a resilience planning framework.

The deadline for registering with lower rates was extended to May 15! Enjoy the opportunity to register today and secure your spot at naruc.org/summer-summit/… #NARUCSummer26

🌍📷⚡ The 23rd ERRA Annual Conference in Bratislava brought together global #energy leaders to discuss the evolving energy landscape. NARUC President Ann Rendahl (@WAUTC), Executive Director Tony Clark, who participated as panelists, and Senior Director of Professional Development Erin Hammel, who participated as master of ceremony. 📷 🔋

The last session of the NARUC and ESIG (@EnergySystemsIG) bulk power system virtual training series is happening this Thursday, April 30 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. ET! Public utility commissions, state energy offices, and consumer advocates are invited to explore the ins and outs of processing large load interconnection requests. The series includes three sessions on key bulk power system topics: ⚡ April 2, 2026: Advancements in resource adequacy assessments to consider transmission, large loads, and flexibility. Webinar resources are available online. ⚡ April 16, 2026: Long-term forecasting for large loads to inform resource and transmission planning. Webinar resources will be available online. ⚡ April 30, 2026: Processing large load interconnection requests. Register at bit.ly/3MxAZxH. #bulkpowersystem #resourceadequacy #largeloads #interconnection

🌐 How do you measure distribution system resilience in a way that drives decisions? Public utility commissions, state energy offices, and other relevant state agencies are invited to join the next session of the NARUC and the National Association of State Energy Officials Technical Foundations of Grid Resilience Cohort webinar series happening TODAY, April 29, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET to find out: bit.ly/4sYfzZt. 📊 During this session, Shikhar Pandey of GridCo Group will explore six practical metrics that span system strength and operational performance, plus a live demo of the RECOVER tool for outage prediction and crew optimization.

The stage is set: Explore this year’s general session themes at naruc.org/summer-summit/…. Register through Thursday, April 30, to enjoy lower rates at naruc.org/summer-summit/…. #NARUCSummer26

#EV adoption is accelerating! Join Electric Vehicle Grid Integration and Grid Impacts for State Regulators to explore #VGI, managed charging, and #grid planning strategies. Learn from expert instructor Dr. Garrett Fitzgerald (@SEPAPower) and gain real-world insights for a reliable, equitable #energy future. Learn about the other three experts joining the classes and register at bit.ly/4uW6wus.

NARUC has sent a letter to members of @USCongress urging them not to support legislation that would preempt state permitting and siting authority for electric transmission projects. Read the press release: bit.ly/NARUCPermittin… #energy #utilities

📈 Are you curious about how weather intelligence and AI are shaping the future of grid resilience? If yes, join the next session of the NARUC and NASEO Technical Foundations of Grid Resilience Cohort webinar series happening Friday, April 24, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET! Public utility commissions, state energy offices, and other relevant state agencies are invited to hear Robert D’Arienzo of @IBM discuss the use of AI in utility operations related to climate risk and grid complexity. ✅ Register now at, bit.ly/3Ovorrv. NARUC and NASEO, with support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity, are hosting two resilience-focused cohorts in spring/summer 2026, covering technical foundations of grid resilience and emerging wildfire risks. Learn more and express interest at bit.ly/4sjzVMI.

🏁🏎️ What can race track flaggers teach utility leaders about #communications? Join Strategic Communication Lessons for Utility Commissions with instructor Nils Hagen-Frederiksen to learn how to identify risks early, align messaging, and communicate with confidence during high-visibility events. Register today at bit.ly/3Ndx3lV.

The agenda is set: Explore this year’s general session discussions at naruc.org/summer-summit/…. #NARUCSummer26