51st State Ideas I Role of Utilities in the Transforming Energy Economy of the 51st State (VEIC) The necessary utility functions in generating and delivering power to consumers Additional functions that should be paid through regulated, cost-of-service based revenues as part of the utility's monopoly franchise Other functions that should the regulated utility be allowed to provide under regulated, cost-of-service business models, “non-regulated” third party providers In the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation’s paper, distribution operations is the core utility role. The utility may also play a role in transmission and generation, but only when market actors can’t offer viable solutions. Accordingly, market barriers must be removed from public benefit goods, including third party consumer support. Author: David Hill, PhD, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) This report was not written by or originated from any member of SEPA staff and SEPA does not endorse any opinions expressed in this paper. 51st State Ideas | Role of Utilities in the Transforming Energy Economy of the 51st State Research report Name* First Last Email* Company* Title* Phone (Optional)Job Function*AdministrationBusiness DevelopmentCustomer RelationsDistributionEngineering & TechnicalGeneration & TransmissionPlanningProjects & ProgramsRegulatory, Policy & LegalOtherJob Level*C-levelVice PresidentDirectorManagerProfessional Sign me up to receive updates on Grid Integration and Regulatory & Business Innovation?