NARUC executive committee creates innovation, veterans’ workforce task forces

Published on January 30, 2017 by Daily Energy Insider Reports


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The Executive Committee of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) recently approved the creation of two new committees to advance innovation and connect veterans with workforce opportunities.

NARUC President Robert F. Powelson selected the Hon. Brien Sheahan of the Illinois Commerce Commission to chair the Task Force on Innovation and the Hon. Judith Williams Jagdmann of the Virginia Corporation Commission to chair the Task Force on Veterans’ Workforce.

The Task Force on Innovation will hold discussion on new technologies and opportunities for innovation in the utilities sector. Relevant topics include integrated energy networks, battery storage, renewables, smart networks, information technologies, data analytics, the Internet of Things and the regulatory treatment of new technologies.

“I am honored to be appointed Chair of the Task Force on Innovation,” Sheahan said. “It is imperative for the utility sector to keep pace with the ever-increasing speed of technological innovation. This is a great opportunity to facilitate collaborative discussions among regulatory, utility and technology leaders from across the country.”

The Task Force on Veterans’ Workforce will identify best practices for developing programs and opportunities for veterans to transition to joining the utilities workforce.

“As Virginia is proudly the home of so many military facilities and personnel, I am looking forward to leading NARUC’s task force to collaborate with the utility industry and regulatory community highlighting the employment opportunities for all military veterans,” Jagdmann said.

Each task force will be convened for one year and will hold their first meetings during NARUC’s Winter Committee Meetings.