The Best in the Biz – February 2024 – [EnergyBiz Network Community Manager Digest}

​Thank you for checking out the EnergyBiz Network digest. This piece compiles important articles that concern different elements of energy commerce, such as customer care and utility management. The articles referred to in this piece are just a small smattering of the content posted on Energy Central, so make sure to check the rest of the site.

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Spotlight: Kennedy Maize

Name and Title: Kennedy Maize, Editor and Publisher of The Quad Report

Topics of Focus: Energy, Environment, Utility Business, Energy Policy

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Top Content This Month

One U.S. state wants a say before private utilities invest in upgrades by Christopher Neely

Dive into the groundbreaking Wisconsin bill that aims to empower regulators, ensuring customers’ certainty, and minimizing surprises by requiring private utilities to submit two-year construction plans, all while pushing for stronger commitments to clean energy goals in a politically divided landscape.

“A bill introduced in Wisconsin — that cold, politically divided state of the north — would give regulators more control over whether and how private utilities invest in upgrades, and more sturdily lock-in utilities’ clean energy commitments. “

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You Can Call Me Pual by Patrick McGarry

Embark on a heartfelt journey into the captivating life of Paul Price — not just a retired executive of Quaker Oats, but a man known as ‘Papi’ and ‘Abuelo,’ revealing the profound wisdom and joy found in the autumn of one’s life while offering a unique perspective on the true riches that time brings beyond a successful career.

““Should I call him Mr. Price or Paul?” That question weighed heavily on my mind throughout my six-hour car ride from Ponte Vedra Beach to Key Largo in the spring of 2002.”

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As Customer Demand Changes So Must Services by Fereidoon Sioshansi

Dive into the evolving landscape of the electricity sector, paralleling the shift in consumer demand towards decentralized energy solutions like rooftop solar paired with storage and bidirectional EVs, prompting a critical exploration of adjustments in services and pricing for both retailers and distribution companies, as the industry grapples with the dynamic challenges posed by prosumagers in regions like Hawaii, California, and parts of Australia.

“The popularity of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) forced automakers to shift gear to make more SUVs over the past couple of decades. SUVs now account for roughly 50% of vehicles sold in many key markets including the US. No car maker, not even those with legendary brands such as Porche, can survive without serving this growing segment of the market. The same goes for pickup-trucks, which are immensely popular in markets such as in the US. The point is obvious: as consumer demand shifts, the supply must respond.”

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Recent Q&A in the Community

Q: On National Career Coach Day, I wanted to ask what you want from a career coach in terms of advice, support, and guidance. What would be the best career coach outcome for you?

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Q: I am researching whether a municipal utility might use/ procure the services of an investor owned utility for a peripheral service or whether there might be antitrust issues?

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Feb 20: Introducing Effective Physical Security for Electric Substations

Feb 26-29: DISTRIBUTECH International 2024

Feb 26: GridTECH Connect Forum Southeast

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