Name
902: Delivering Affordability in a Changing Energy Landscape
Date & Time
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Speakers
Mike Beehler, Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative (Chair and Panel Moderator)
Bill Chiu, DTE Energy
Josh DiLuciano, Avista Corp
Rachel Williams, Georgia Power
Bill Chiu, DTE Energy
Josh DiLuciano, Avista Corp
Rachel Williams, Georgia Power




Description
With affordability under pressure, utilities are innovating across operations to keep rates stable. In this panel, leaders from Georgia Power, Avista, 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.