The Smart Electric Power Alliance Acquires Public Utilities Fortnightly

Unique Platform for Utility and Regulatory Leaders Now Powered By SEPA

WASHINGTON, D.C., WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESSWIRE / January 7, 2025 /Sheri Givens, president and CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), announces the acquisition of Public Utilities Fortnightly (PUF), a distinctive platform for utility, energy industry, and regulatory leaders, featuring in-depth interviews and thought-provoking articles that shape the dialogue on critical issues as utilities strive to deliver sustainable, resilient, and affordable services to customers. PUF 's outstanding publication and signature events, including the Edison Congress and Fortnightly Top Innovators, will continue, under SEPA 's leadership and direction. This strategic move will connect energy industry leaders and other stakeholders with essential solution-centered content and convenings related to the clean energy transition.

"I am thrilled to share this exciting acquisition announcement and welcome the Public Utilities Fortnightly team to SEPA," said Givens. "You will notice our new tagline in upcoming work, ‘PUF, Powered by SEPA, ' as both membership organizations have successfully focused on education and amplification of the energy industry 's great strides over the years. And, like SEPA, the platform 's unique focus on state utility regulators, policymakers, advocates, utilities, and other leaders navigating the complex industry challenges of ensuring affordable, resilient, and increasingly clean energy, along with other services, to customers, communities, and clients makes it an obvious and mission-aligned partner. Further, PUF 's ability to reach key leaders and allow them to tell their stories will help my organization advance its mission and increase the visibility of our work and that of our members as we strive to make our shared vision a reality."

Steve Mitnick, PUF executive editor, along with his team, transformed PUF into a membership organization. Under his direction, the team has been dedicated to amplifying members ' diverse perspectives on policies, strategies, innovations, products, and services.

"Since taking over PUF in late 2015, my team and I have devoted ourselves to working with utility and regulatory leaders to provide them a platform for their perspectives on critical industry, policy, and regulatory issues, " said Mitnick. "This has allowed PUF to be an essential partner to these leaders, informing the emerging discourse across our broad community. This work is our passion. Becoming part of SEPA is the next chapter in PUF 's nearly one-hundred-year history, enabling us to extend and deepen this work. And with SEPA, expand our shared membership, reach a broader audience, and be even more meaningfully engaged in shaping key debates about the future of energy. Sheri is a tremendous leader, who never forgets her roots as a consumer advocate, and she and her team share PUF 's commitment to excellence and education in this work. It is an honor to join forces with Sheri and SEPA."

Givens added, "I am incredibly excited to have Steve and his exceptional team joining us while they continue to helm the magazine and its conferences. I have known and respected Steve for the past decade-plus, and I have personally had the pleasure of working with the PUF team, writing for the publication, and speaking at its external events. I look forward to our continued partnership as SEPA powers this next phase of PUF 's journey."

About SEPA:
The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), a 501(c)(3) organization with over 1,000 members, is dedicated to accelerating the transformation to a clean, affordable, equitable, and resilient electricity system. By actively shaping the future of the industry, SEPA delivers exceptional value to its extensive membership through comprehensive research, educational initiatives, engaging events, and collaborative projects. SEPA plays a vital role in contributing to the collective efforts towards a clean energy future. For more information, please visit www.sepapower.org.

SOURCE: Smart Electric Power Alliance

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