A Strategic Framework for Utility Cost Control
Sixteen regulatory levers to help regulators, consumer advocates, and other stakeholders support utility cost-efficiency while meeting future energy demands.
RMI at Regional Utility Regulatory Conferences
About This Event
RMI experts will join public utility commissioners, policymakers, advocates, and industry leaders at regional regulatory conferences across the country to discuss how states can build a faster, more affordable, and more reliable electricity system.
From distribution cost drivers and flexible interconnection to affordability, gas planning, large loads, and financial tools to lower customer bills, RMI will share insights from our work with regulators and utilities to accelerate practical solutions.
NECPUC Symposium
May 18–20, 2026 | Rockport, Maine
At the 78th Annual NECPUC Symposium, RMI Principal Cara Goldenberg will join conversations focused on affordability and the role of regulators in addressing rising energy costs.
Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners
May 31–June 3, 2026 | New Mexico
At the WCPSC, RMI experts will speak across several sessions focused on building a more flexible, affordable, and resilient energy system:
Cara Goldenberg will speak on “Grid Yoga: Interconnection Flexibility without Itchy Pants,” a session on flexible interconnection and getting more grid resources online faster.
Mark Dyson will speak on “Gas as a Bridge,” examining the role of gas-fired generation as states meet clean energy and reliability needs.
Rachel Gold will speak on “Affordability,” a session exploring causes and cures for the affordability dilemma.
Mid-America Regulatory Conference
June 7–10, 2026 | Madison, Wisconsin
RMI will also be at MARC 2026, where the conference theme is “Forward Momentum — Recognizing the Past, Energizing the Future.”
Christian Fong and Joseph Daniel will facilitate a session for states, hosted by Wisconsin CUB, on using financial tools to lower customer bills, including how states are approaching return-on-equity reform and the tradeoffs involved. For more on ROE reform, see Joe Daniel’s appearance on the Volts podcast earlier this year.
Charles Cannon will present on large loads at a breakout hosted by Advanced Energy United, focusing on how to balance the reliability risk of connecting large loads quickly with the opportunity to drive needed grid investment.
Speakers
Resources
Power Shift
Virtual power plants can meet emerging grid needs, reduce emissions, and reduce costs when they’re fully included in grid planning and operations.
Electricity Affordability Toolkit
This toolkit offers more than two dozen resources to help legislators, staff, and advocates identify and advance effective electricity affordability solutions.
Affordability Hub
Energy costs are squeezing households nationwide. RMI’s Affordability Hub helps leaders make energy more affordable and end energy poverty.
Large Load Tariffs Dashboard
This page provides relevant research and tools for state public utilities commissions, advocates, and utilities on large load tariffs — special contracts, rates, and service agreements between utilities and large load customers.
