National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners

April is National Safe Digging Month, an ideal time to remind people and professionals nationwide to call 811 before starting any outdoor projects. Read the press release at bit.ly/4sMU6ne.

NARUC has responded to President Donald Trump’s March 4 Ratepayer Protection Pledge, aimed at ensuring that American ratepayers are not unduly burdened by costs associated with technologies such as and . NARUC President Ann Rendahl (Washington) has issued a statement. Read the press release at bit.ly/4daROsO.

Hon. Phil Bartlett (Maine) welcomed U.S. Senator Angus S. King, Jr., who delivered remarks on energy affordability, , and . He highlighted practical tools and that empower consumers to better understand and track their costs.

investment needs are rising, but household budgets aren’t. Moderator Hon. Zenon Christodoulou (New Jersey Board of Public Utilities), and speakers David R Springe (NASUCA), Marty Kropelnicki (CA Water), Matthew Ketschke (Con Edison of New York), Morgan M. Scott (EPRI), and Sid McAnnally (ONE Gas) unpacked affordability trends across , , , and shared data-driven tools to help regulators meet system needs without leaving customers behind. ⚡💧🔥

During the third general session yesterday, NARUC President Hon. Ann Rendahl engaged in a fireside chat with FERC Chairman Laura V. Swett delving into the state and federal perspectives on energy.

🚧 Infrastructure delays can stretch for years. Speakers Brian R. Wilson (Berkshire Hathaway Energy), Jackie Becker (Ameren), Kim David (Oklahoma), Maria Korsnick (Nuclear Energy Institute), and Mike Saperstein (Wireless Infrastructure Association) explored what’s slowing U.S. permitting, the cost of inaction, and how to accelerate timelines without compromising environmental safeguards, community input, or due process.

Hon. Jehmal Hudson (Virginia) introduced U.S. Congressman Brett Guthrie, who delivered welcome remarks. He discussed topics such as , in the sector, transmission, and .

Group photo of the panel “Gold Medal Defense: Winning Against Cyber Threats to Essential Services” from this afternoon.

Moderator: Hon. Sheri Haugen-Hoffart (North Dakota)
Panelists: Kimberly Denbow (American Gas Association), Michael Luu (American Water Service), Jonathan Spalter (USTelecom | The Broadband Association), and Jim Robb (NERC).

NARUC President Hon. Ann Rendahl (Washington) introduced Alex Fitzsimmons from the Department of Energy who provided welcome remarks.

NARUC President Hon. Ann Rendahl (Washington) opened the first general session thanking speakers and attendees for the success of the workshop that happened yesterday, as well as the EV workshop, and celebrated the U.S. Olympic medals.