Electricity load is forecasted to multiply over the next decade and beyond, and this trend is complicated – and helped – by policy goals set by utilities, legislators, and regulators alike. This panel discussion looks at state and national strategies being considered by policymakers and utility regulatory directors to balance the impending imbalance between electricity generation and demand. Perspectives come from governmental and industry experts in the areas of demand management, EV infrastructure, and clean energy integration from state, regional, and national perspectives. 

Sarah Freeman, Commissioner of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, brings a wealth of regulatory insight from NARUC, Indiana, and MISO. Her experience navigating the complexities of utility regulation sets the stage for a pragmatic examination of policy levers and regulatory frameworks essential for guiding the industry through turbulent times.

Marguerite Behringer, Director of Regulatory Policy and Industry Relations, moderates the panel and sheds light on evolutions in sensing and optimization technologies to meet the demands of the regulatory environment.