Jun 8 2015
Regulators meeting at the sixth World Forum on Energy Regulation, which took place in Istanbul, discussed that urgent work must be done to successfully integrate increasing levels of renewable energy into world power grids. Penton's The Energy Times reports today on the gathering.
According to The Energy Times' exclusive report, climate change and energy security were center stage at the global gathering. Regulators from around the world discussed the technological and economic transformation of the electric power business – in every corner of the world.
Lord Mogg, chairman of the International Confederation of Energy Regulators, told the gathering, "Wherever they are in the world, citizens and businesses alike want secure, sustainable and affordable energy. In sharing our expertise and experiences across the world, we regulators learn from each other and are better able to tackle global challenges including energy security."
The gathering, which took place under the radar of the media world, showcased a growing group of women energy leaders.
The Energy Times collaborated with two prominent attendees of the conference to share their insights in its newsletter. Peter B. Delaney, chairman and CEO of OGE Energy, provided a copy of the speech delivered at the forum. He explains why electricity is playing a much more important role in consumers' lives. Additionally, Robert S. Kenney, chairman of the Missouri Public Service Commission, penned his personal reflections on the event and what it meant to him. He observed, "Incenting and integrating renewable energy is a topic of great interest throughout the world."
Source: http://www.penton.com