January 31, 2024

Chairperson Rebecca Valcq Reflects on Her Time Leading the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

Madison, WI - Chairperson Rebecca Valcq joined the Electric Wire podcast, a production of the Customers First Coalition, to reflect on her five years leading the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin as she prepares for her final day at the agency on February 2, 2024. We discuss her proudest moments, biggest challenges, memorable cases, and much more. Lori Sakk, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Public Utility Institute, joins to co-host this episode.


To listen to or watch the Electric Wire, Episode 44, "Chairperson Rebecca Valcq looks back on her time leading the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin," follow this link to CFC's YouTube Channel, or find the Electric Wire podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.


Chairperson Valcq discusses the following during the conversation:

 

  • Looking back at expectations for the job (7:00)
  • Proudest moments (9:22)
  • Biggest challenges (12:16)
  • Major cases (18:38)
  • Generic dockets (20:25)
  • Memorable episodes of the Electric Wire podcast (25:15)
  • Memorable WPUI programs (28:00)
  • Sharing wisdom from experience (31:20)
  • Legacy (34:44)
  • All the Power moment (37:28)
  • What’s ahead (40:10)


Links from Episode:


Wisconsin Public Utility Institute (WPUI):

https://wpui.wisc.edu/


Upcoming Educational Programs from WPUI:

https://wpui.wisc.edu/programs/


Electric Wire, Episode 3 (Apple)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/energy-innovation-with-wisconsin-energy-leaders/id1497322756?i=1000468353689


Electric Wire, Episode 3 (Spotify)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gpyBr1DZAFbYOq2rIc6Ja



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