With millions of dollars in federal funding on the table for upgrades and innovations, and the pressure of keeping the lights on for large numbers of customers, utilities must think proactively to stay ahead of the curve in the clean energy transition. One utility executive, who helps serve over 10 million constituents through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities, has made headway in the transformation toward a cleaner energy future through strategic investments.
In a recent publication of Public Utilities Fortnightly (PUF), Guidehouse’s Ted Walker and PUF sat down with Exelon Executive Vice President for Utilities Operations Dave Velazquez to discuss the organization’s priorities at it looks ahead to a dynamic future.
"I continue to be very proud of what Exelon
is doing to lead the energy transformation, and 2023 was no different than the prior years. As we think about how we’re trying to lead the energy transition, some of it is around building the infrastructure that we need for the clean energy future."
— Dave Velazquez, Executive Vice President for Utilities Operations, Exelon
From new hydrogen energy projects to artificial intelligence, Exelon is investing in opportunities to modernize and adapt to the changing demands of the clean energy transition, all while keeping rates affordable to consumers.
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This article is part of a series of interviews with Southern states utility leaders that Guidehouse is conducting with PUF.