The Politics That Shape Utility Policy

​As rising utility bills become a defining affordability issue, the decisions that shape our energy system have never been more consequential. From utility rate cases and grid investments to energy efficiency programs and distributed generation, the policies governing our electric system affect not only household costs, but also the pace of the clean energy transition.

​This panel will explore how advocates, policymakers, consumer organizations, regulators, and other stakeholders are shaping the future of utility policy. Panelists will discuss the strategies that have successfully influenced utility regulation, advanced consumer protections, expanded access to affordable clean energy, and accelerated grid decarbonization. What advocacy approaches are proving most effective? Which policy reforms are politically feasible? And how can coalitions build the public and political support needed to modernize the electric system?