PSEG's Izzo on Natural Gas, Nuclear Energy and Utilities

The transcript discusses the energy portfolio focusing on natural gas, nuclear, and solar investments. It highlights the challenges of nuclear and solar energy competing with cheap natural gas. Public perception and policy proposals for nuclear energy, including zero emission credits, are explored. The conversation shifts to state versus federal energy solutions, emphasizing the need for comparable compensation for zero-emission sources. The future of utility models and regulatory challenges, including recent EPA rules, are also discussed.

What role do you think natural gas will play in the future energy portfolio?

How do you perceive the competition between nuclear energy and natural gas in terms of cost?

What are the public attitudes towards nuclear energy compared to renewable sources?

What are the potential economic consequences of transitioning to more renewable energy sources?

In what ways do you think the regulatory environment affects the viability of nuclear power?

What strategies do you believe could help nuclear energy gain a more favorable position in the energy market?

How do you think the integration of distributed energy sources will impact the existing utilities model?