States of Clean Energy: A conversation with Utility Regulators

In the United States, states are often leaders in advancing climate and energy objectives. The state regulatory utility commissioners who oversee electricity and gas services can be especially influential in guiding the development of new, clean energy infrastructure. This week on Energy 360, Morgan Higman (Clean Resilient States Initiative, CSIS) spoke with commissioners from Arizona, Colorado, and Washington to understand their roles and learn their perspectives and agendas for climate and energy policies.  Guests:  Chairman Eric Blank, Colorado Public Utilities Commission  Chairwoman Lea Márquez Peterson, Arizona Corporation Commission  Commissioner Ann Rehndal, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission  Further Reading from the CSIS Clean Resilient States Initiative: State Strategies for Expanding Economic Opportunity in Clean Energy