Galvin in the News
Initiative hosts conference urging industry leaders to embrace quality leadership and consumer empowerment
On December 8-9, the Galvin Electricity Initiative hosted a first-of-its-kind two-day conference, “Redefining Quality in the Age of Smart Grid: Consumers as Partners in Transformation,” focused on how quality leadership can improve service, performance, reliability and sustainability in the power sector.
2010 Platts Global Energy Awards honor Initiative’s Kurt Yeager
The Galvin Electricity Initiative congratulates Executive Director Kurt Yeager for being selected as a nominee for the Platts Global Energy Lifetime Achievement Award for his visionary leadership as an advocate, author and a champion of innovation.
Kurt Yeager talks with Restructuring Today about importance of consumer focus in power industry
In a Restructuring Today article on November 23, 2010, Kurt Yeager talks about the need for consumer empowerment and how the power industry needs to be more consumer-focused. Read more »
Initiative calls on nation’s electricity providers to focus on consumer rights
In an open letter released today, Robert W. Galvin and Kurt Yeager of the Galvin Electricity Initiative call on leaders in the electricity industry to embrace a 21st century business model that refutes the status quo and makes customers’ needs the top priority.
Initiative releases new white paper that examines policy barriers and enablers to smart grid development
On October 19, during the annual GridWeek conference in Washington, D.C., the Galvin Electricity Initiative announced the release of a new white paper, "Smart Grid Issues in State Law and Regulation," co-developed by executive director of the Harvard Electricity Policy Group Ashley Brown, Esq. and Raya Salter, Esq., and sponsored by the Initiative.
Initiative launches Facebook page and releases "An Electric Revolution"
The Galvin Electricity Initiative has launched a Facebook page to connect individuals with others in their community interested in grid modernization, learn more about real-time pricing, and share tips with one another on smart electricity utilization. The Initiative has also released "An Electric Revolution," a new booklet to help educate consumers, electricity providers and other stakeholders about the need to reinvent the electric power system in the United States.
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John Kelly talks with Chicago Tribune about Perfect Power in Oak Park, IL
In a local Chicago Tribune story published on September 20, 2010, John Kelly talks about the potential benefits of a Perfect Power System in Oak Park, IL, and how it would provide residents with increased energy efficiency and savings. Read more »
Initiative partners with Best Buy to host conference on consumer empowerment
The Galvin Electricity Initiative has partnered with Best Buy to host the “Empowering Consumers through the Smart Grid” conference on September 29, 2010, from 8:00 a.m–12:00 p.m. In collaboration with the Minnesota Office of Energy Security and the Minnesota Smart Grid Coalition, the event will be held at Best Buy Headquarters in Richfield, Minnesota.
John Kelly crafts article on restructuring for the Energy Daily
The Energy Daily published John Kelly's article, "Restructuring Key to Cheaper, Cleaner Electricity," on July 9, 2010. It is available to be viewed on the Energy Daily for those with a subscription.
Kurt Yeager emphasizes need for grid modernization and critical role of smart microgrids in Politico op-ed
In a July 22, 2010 Politico op-ed, Kurt Yeager discusses the benefits of smart microgrids and the critical role they can play in transforming the U.S. electricity system and capping greenhouse gas emissions on a local level using clean power generation.
