Name
                                    902: Delivering Affordability in a Changing Energy Landscape
                                        Date & Time
                                    Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
                                        Speakers
                                    Mike Beehler, Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative                (Chair and Panel Moderator)
Bill Chiu, DTE Energy
Josh Di Luciano, Avista Corp
Rachel Williams, Georgia Power
Brian Chen, Southern California Edison
                                Bill Chiu, DTE Energy
Josh Di Luciano, Avista Corp
Rachel Williams, Georgia Power
Brian Chen, Southern California Edison
 
  
  
  
 
Description
                                    With affordability under pressure, utilities are innovating across operations to keep rates stable. In this panel, leaders from Georgia Power, Avista, Southern California Edison, and DTE share how they’re using robotics, AI, design improvements, and fire mitigation strategies to drive down costs. This candid conversation will explore the true levers of cost control and whether utilities can maintain affordability in the face of aging infrastructure and rising demand.
Session Takeaways:
- Discuss strategies to maintain affordable electricity amid shifting market dynamics.
- Examine the specific needs of different customer classes.
- Present tactics to control costs and stabilize electricity pricing.