NARUC Winter Policy Summit - State Utility Regulators
NARUC Winter Policy Summit
The NARUC Winter Policy Summit is one of the premier events in utility regulation, bringing together state commissioners, federal regulators, industry leaders, and policy experts to address the most critical challenges facing utility regulation in America.
Summit Focus Areas
The Winter Summit provides deep-dive sessions on evolving regulatory issues across all utility sectors:
Energy Infrastructure
Commissioners discuss grid modernization, distributed energy resources, energy storage, and the transition to cleaner energy sources while maintaining reliability and affordability.
Telecommunications & Broadband
Sessions cover broadband expansion, particularly in rural and underserved areas, 5G deployment challenges, and evolving telecommunications policy at state and federal levels.
Natural Gas Safety & Supply
Focus on pipeline safety regulations, infrastructure integrity, supply planning, and coordination between state and federal oversight agencies.
Water Utility Management
Addressing aging water infrastructure, rate design for sustainability, water conservation programs, and emerging contaminant challenges.
Policy Resolutions
A key outcome of each Winter Summit is the adoption of policy resolutions that guide NARUC's advocacy efforts at the federal level. These resolutions reflect the collective wisdom of state regulators and influence national utility policy.
Leadership & Governance
The Winter Summit includes important governance activities, including election of NARUC officers and committee leadership for the coming year. These leadership positions shape the association's priorities and direction.
Federal Agency Participation
Representatives from federal agencies including FERC, FCC, DOE, and EPA regularly participate in Winter Summit panels, providing updates on federal initiatives and seeking input from state regulators on policy development.
Innovation Showcase
The Winter Summit features demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies and innovative regulatory tools that help commissioners make informed decisions about emerging utility issues.
Professional Development
Targeted training sessions help commissioners and staff build expertise in technical areas such as rate design, cost allocation, utility accounting, and regulatory economics.