by Mike Beehler | Dec 30, 2019 | Whitepapers
America needs new infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers ranks the condition of our infrastructure in the 2017 Report Card (at infrastructurereportcard.org), and we rate a disappointing, D+. There is no debate over the need to improve our...
by Mike Beehler | Oct 22, 2019 | Whitepapers
The electric power industry has long stated that overhead (OH) electric distribution is more cost-effective than underground (UG) distribution. This was primarily because the capital investment was lower. But this is the 21st Century, and we don’t need to design...
by Mike Beehler | Oct 15, 2019 | Whitepapers
Electrification is sweeping through America. The application of safe, reliable, affordable and clean electricity claims many benefits. But, just what are those benefits and why should engaged mayors care? Forward looking, inclusive solutions to never-ending,...
by Mike Beehler | Sep 27, 2019 | Whitepapers
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a publically traded or private held company is a tough job. It requires leadership skills, business acumen and stamina. Leadership incorporates many diverse talents to include a vision for the future, the ability to communicate...
by Mike Beehler | Sep 17, 2019 | Whitepapers
Innovation is all the buzz. But ideas are cheap: it’s solutions that have value. Can a regulated, monopolistic electric utility compete against the myriad nimble, technology start-ups that plan to change the world? Does it need to? We need a “new paradigm of...