Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC)

That’s a wrap for #MARC25: Circle City Circuit!

From the speakers and sponsors to the tour hosts, staff, and attendees, we would like to thank everyone who made this year’s conference a success!

We’ll see you next year in Madison from June 7–10 hosted by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin!

While #MARC25 may be over, the work continues! We appreciate the Financial Research Institute hosting a post-conference workshop, Best Practices in Water Affordability!

It was great to learn about different approaches to securing safe, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for all.

Panel discussions weren’t the only learning opportunities at #MARC25 — we also toured!

💧 DigIndy Project
📍 Indiana Statehouse
⚡️ Lineworker Training Session
👀 Through2Eyes Walk & Talk
♻️ USM Recycling Facility

Check out these photos and thanks to all of our amazing hosts!

🔎 Ask Me Anything with public utility regulators! We appreciate all of the commissioners who participated!

It was a great and insightful discussion!

#MARC25 | #AMA

🔎 Ask Me Anything with public utility regulators! We appreciate all of the commissioners who participated!

It was a great and insightful discussion!

#MARC25 | #AMA

Today is the last day of #MARC25 but we’re ending strong with a CEO roundtable from various sectors!

It was great to hear their perspectives on the business climate, working with state regulators, and their approach to addressing an array of challenges.

A big thanks to all of our panelists! 🙏🏻

Thanks for the share!

This photo is 🔥 #MARC25

CUB's Sarah Moskowitz spoke to a packed room as she participated in a panel discussion on "Public Engagement and Regulatory Culture" at the Mid-America Regulatory Conference this week. It's important to have the voice of consumer advocates in these discussions!

Tonight we celebrated #MARC style! 🖼️ 🎶

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us at the Eiteljorg Museum for an evening of connection, conversation, and community — all to the soundtrack of The Indigos.

We hope you had a great time! #MARC25

🔹 BREAKOUT 6B 🔹
Yes, We’re Still Talking About Gas-Electric Coordination

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Rate Design, but Entertaining

🔹 BREAKOUT 5B 🔹
Building Trust Across Competing Interests

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Utilities Driving Economic Development

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Full Circuit: Connecting Regulators, Utilities, and Emerging Players for Success

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Education, Training, and Workforce Development

Along with today’s general sessions, Day 2 of #MARC25 also included 6️⃣ breakout sessions!

It was great having regulators, professionals and experts join together to learn about and focus on some of today’s top challenges. Thanks to all of our participants, attendees and sponsors!

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What better topic for a deep dive than load growth. ⚡️

Today, attendees spent the afternoon learning alongside diverse experts as they explored topics like load forecasting and flexibility, and right-sizing the grid.

Thanks to @advancedenergyunited.org for hosting this intensive! #MARC25

Standing room only for an end-of-day presentation called "Rate Design, But Entertaining." The geekiness is strong in this group. #MARC25 #energysky

#Energysky 's own @tnorris.bsky.social at #MARC25 Load Growth Intensive panel. More on panel substance later. (Hint: large load flexibility good if planning accounts for and optimizes for it
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MARC was proud to host a fireside chat between Indiana Michigan Power President & COO Steve Baker and Indiana Governor Mike Braun.

They discussed a variety of energy-related topics from increasing energy demand to IN’s regulatory climate to types of generation.

It was a great discussion! #MARC25

Public service commissions, by definition, exist to serve the public interest — but the public isn’t monolithic across different demographics.

It was great learning from experts today on ways to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in utility regulation and the industry!

#MARC25

Thanks for the share, RAP! We appreciate everything you’ve done to make our discussions and this year’s conference possible! 💙

A man in a blue suit speaks with a microphone while a woman in a sleeveless black shirt looks on.

🔔 The @marcregulatory.bsky.social is in full swing!

Yesterday, Andrew Valainis joined the “Public Engagement and Regulatory Culture” panel (📸)

Today & Tomorrow: Alex Antal and Ronny Sandoval are featured speakers.

For more info: www.raponline.org/event/rap-at...

Utility #affordability is an ongoing challenge and top of mind for families across the U.S.

Our next panel explored some of the drivers of high costs and opportunities/solutions to address affordability without sacrificing reliability.

#MARC25

Thanks for the 💙

This discussion is happening today — check it out! #MARC25

Day 2 of #MARC25 is off to an amazing start with a panel discussion on advanced #nuclear!

As demand for clean baseload dispatchable generation grows, there continues to be significant interest in this technology!

Thanks to our panel participants! 🙏🏻

🔹 BREAKOUT 3B 🔹
BEAD Funding and the Impact on Energy Utilities

🔹 BREAKOUT 3A 🔹
What Are They Talking About? Utility Regulation and the Media