Colette Honorable on energy efficiency
From Keys to grid innovation | Colette D. Honorable | Global Energy Dialogues · · Stanford ENERGY
“When I was a state regulator in Arkansas, we focused on net metering, energy efficiency, and the integration of smart meters. We had to ensure that the technology was secure, addressing privacy concerns and protecting data from cyber threats, while also educating consumers to help them use energy more efficiently.”
On , Colette Honorable, Executive Vice President of Public Policy, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary at Exelon, spoke about energy efficiency during Keys to grid innovation | Colette D. Honorable | Global Energy Dialogues on Stanford ENERGY.
About Colette Honorable
In a September 2020 appearance at Stanford's Global Energy Dialogues, Colette Honorable discussed grid innovation, climate change, and social justice. She described climate change as a "real" driver of energy sector transformation and expressed support for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Honorable emphasized the importance of access to energy for developing economies and the need to balance affordability with climate goals, stating that "consumers who pay for so much of this work must be able to afford it." She advocated for streamlining transmission permitting through a "one-stop infrastructure bureau" and continued support for wholesale electricity markets, while noting that nuclear power is "expensive and less flexible" and that market operations should align with policy objectives. Honorable also addressed racial justice, stating that "Black Lives Matter is about systemic inequities and inequalities that span hundreds of years and impact every one of us." She urged individuals to educate themselves on the history of racial inequality, take action when witnessing inappropriate behavior, and support diversity in their workplaces and sectors. Reflecting on her experience as a state regulator in Arkansas, she highlighted work on net metering, energy efficiency, smart meter integration, and cybersecurity. Honorable described energy efficiency as "the cheapest kilowatt of energy" and called for continued focus on it, particularly as more people work from home.