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AI is quickly becoming a strategic priority for public power utilities, but many efforts stall because organizations focus on how to use certain tools before addressing their data, governance, and organizational readiness. Evaluate the questions leaders need to ask to assess whether their utility is...

Get a clear, practical overview of the current interest rate environment and what it means for public finances. Gain insight into how and why interest rates change, how Federal Reserve policy influences the market, and what those shifts mean for managing both bond proceeds and general operating cash...

Labor and employment issues continue to evolve, creating new challenges for public power utilities and HR leaders. This session provides an update on the most pressing hot topics impacting the workplace today—from changing regulations and case law to workforce expectations, negotiations, and...

According to the Electric Power Research Institute, data centers could consume 9%-17% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030 — more than double current use. Dive into these projections and discuss what the rising electricity demand can mean for affordability across the U.S. Learn what policies and...

As tax policy and incentive programs continue to evolve, project economics and compliance expectations are feeling the effects. Review which of the latest developments are most relevant to public power and what policy changes mean for finance leaders, including common execution risks and areas where...

Strong organizational culture requires intentional leadership, employee development, and meaningful engagement. Discover how one public power utility strengthened its workplace culture through leadership coaching, employee leadership academies, real-time feedback, and transparent compensation...

With technological advancement and AMI, utilities have more data to understand customer behavior, develop new rates, and evaluate the effectiveness of those rates in achieving utility goals. Find out how utilities are using rate strategies like time-of-use and residential demand to better support...

Explore how public power utilities are responding to a challenging insurance market while strengthening financial resilience. This session highlights rising costs, limited coverage, and increased industry complexity driven by infrastructure growth and electrification. Speakers will share practical...

Over the last decade, there has been a push to establish OT asset visibility. But what if this focus is leading us the wrong way? What exactly are we trying to accomplish and why? This session will touch on how OT network visibility is necessary but not on its own sufficient for meaningful risk...

Get a peek into how public power utilities are already using artificial intelligence and how they expect it to augment operations in the near future. Hear where AI has been most helpful in their organizations, what risks remain in its use, and learn about open source AI tools utilities could...