Spring and fall represent perhaps the quietest time for the energy sector – after the threat of harsh winter storms quiets and the intense summer heat is still in the distance. But this year, spring has brought with it the urgent call for transformation in the regulatory landscape. Like seeds patiently waiting for warmth and light to spur their growth, regulators have typically operated within the confines of slow, conservative regulation. But now, as we envision a clean energy future, the rich, fertile soil of innovation beckons.