Ari Peskoe

Eliza Martin, a legal fellow at Harvard, and Ari Peskoe, head of the Electricity Law Initiative, delve into the alarming rise in electricity consumption by data centers. They reveal how ordinary consumers might be footing the bill for Big Tech’s energy demands. A discussion unfolds about the cozy relationship between utilities and tech giants that risks undermining necessary reforms. The complexity of utility pricing, the potential of energy parks, and the urgent need for fair regulations add depth to their insightful analysis.

In this discussion, Ari Peskoe, a director at EELP focused on electricity law, and Carrie Jenks, EELP's executive director, dive into President Trump's latest executive orders affecting energy and climate. They dissect the implications of deregulation and the challenge to state energy policies, especially regarding the coal industry. Concerns about funding freezes for clean energy initiatives arise, alongside discussions on environmental grants and litigation risks. The dialogue highlights the evolving legal landscape and possible overreach in environmental regulations, sparking broader implications for public health.

Ari Peskoe, from Harvard Law School, dives into FERC's pending transmission reforms, discussing the need for expanded infrastructure, challenges in current planning systems, and legal hurdles expected. Topics include the impact of transmission regulations on clean energy growth, concerns around cost distribution, and the role of state involvement in planning amidst political debates. The podcast explores the complexities of utility decision-making, the importance of stakeholder diversity, and the need for flexibility in reform while addressing legal vulnerabilities and proposals for connectivity improvements in transmission infrastructure.

Ari Peskoe, Director of the Electricity Law Initiative at Harvard Law, dives deep into the intricacies of U.S. power sector regulation. He critiques existing governance structures of electric utilities and argues for modernized frameworks to foster innovation. The discussion sheds light on incentive regulation and procedural justice, emphasizing transparency and stakeholder engagement. Peskoe humorously compares stagnant monopolies in the industry to the Jedi Council, underlining the urgent need for reform amidst climate challenges.

Ari Peskoe, the Director of the Electricity Law Initiative at Harvard Law School, joins Staff Attorney Hannah Dobie to dive into his latest insights on power sector governance. They dissect how the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) influences regional decision-making, often compromising the independence of Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs). The discussion also touches on the urgent need for reform to boost transparency and representation in RTOs, unlocking the industry's innovative potential and addressing long-standing monopolistic control issues.