The Grid Mod Pod | A Podcast from AEIC

Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working to modernize and improve our ever-evolving power grid. Thank you for joining us.

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In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Dr. Katrina Kelly-Pitou, Principal at SmithGroup. Here's what you'll learn about when you tune in:

-Why microgrids are essential for community resiliency.

-Why trust dynamics are vital to creating effective power systems.

-How deregulation and financial dynamics have complicated the utility landscape.

-Why regional planning is critical for infrastructure development.

-Why education on energy systems is lacking among policymakers.

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This podcast is brought to you by AEIC, the place where operations leaders come together to share knowledge and provide guidance to the electric utility industry. We'll be back with a new episode next week. Until then, keep powering on!

Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working to modernize and improve our ever-evolving power grid. Thank you for joining us.–In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Aaron Dudney, Senior IT Manager of Utility Communication and Infrastructure at Arizona Public Service. Here's what you'll learn about when you tune in:-Why telecom is a fundamental part of grid modernization.-Why aging infrastructure poses significant challenges for telecom.-What complexities exist when it comes to transitioning from legacy systems to modern protocols.-Why telecom infrastructure must be prioritized in modernization efforts.-Why the workforce must adapt to new technologies while maintaining legacy systems.–This podcast is brought to you by AEIC, the place where operations leaders come together to share knowledge and provide guidance to the electric utility industry. We'll be back with a new episode next week. Until then, keep powering on!

Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working to modernize and improve our ever-evolving power grid. Thank you for joining us.–In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Joe Belechak, Vice President at Kearney. Here's what you'll learn about when you tune in:-How metrics like reliability and performance directly impact customer satisfaction.-Why proactive storm preparedness is essential for effective response.-Why fleet management should be treated as a profit center, not a cost center.-Why understanding risks associated with climate and cyber threats is vital.-How the cost of poor quality can lead to significant financial losses.–This podcast is brought to you by AEIC, the place where operations leaders come together to share knowledge and provide guidance to the electric utility industry. We'll be back with a new episode next week. Until then, keep powering on!

Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working to modernize and improve our ever-evolving power grid. Thank you for joining us.–In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Brita Osmundsvaag Formato, President of Heimdall Power. Here's what you'll learn about when you tune in:-How Heimdall Power optimizes power grids through real-time monitoring.-How Dynamic line rating (DLR) provides real-time data on power lines.-Why less than 1% of the grid currently has sensors installed.-Why "old-school mentalities" cause challenges for utilities looking to adopt new technologies-How drones can facilitate the rapid deployment of sensors-Why artificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in analyzing data from DLR systems.–This podcast is brought to you by AEIC, the place where operations leaders come together to share knowledge and provide guidance to the electric utility industry. We'll be back with a new episode next week. Until then, keep powering on!

Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working to modernize and improve our ever-evolving power grid. Thank you for joining us.

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In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Carlo Brancucci, Co-Founder and CEO of Encord. Here's what you'll learn about when you tune in:

-The evolving landscape of integrated system planning in the energy sector.

-The challenges faced by traditional utility planning methods

-The need for integration across electricity and gas systems

-The importance of communication and collaboration among various stakeholders

-The role of technology in facilitating integrated system planning

-The necessity of adapting to new energy sources and customer demands

-Lessons learned from past events and the complexity of power systems

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This podcast is brought to you by AEIC, the place where operations leaders come together to share knowledge and provide guidance to the electric utility industry. We'll be back with a new episode next week. Until then, keep powering on!

Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working to modernize and improve our ever-evolving power grid. Thank you for joining us.–In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Francis Frank, Founder and CEO of Frank Engineering and Energy Consultants. Here's what you'll learn when you tune in:-How the traditional approach to electricity planning is evolving due to new challenges.-Why extreme weather events are increasing the need for resilient planning.-Why the integration of distribution and transmission planning is essential for efficiency.-Why stakeholder engagement is crucial for successful planning and implementation.-How capacity expansion modeling offers opportunities for optimization in planning.-Why workforce development is key to addressing human resource challenges in utilities.–This podcast is brought to you by AEIC, the place where operations leaders come together to share knowledge and provide guidance to the electric utility industry. We'll be back with a new episode next week. Until then, keep powering on!

Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working to modernize and improve our ever-evolving power grid. Thank you for joining us.–In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Charles Bayless, who serves on the board of TS Conductor. Here's what you'll learn when you tune in:-How inertia, poor communication, and silos in the utility industry hinder innovation.-Why first movers can gain advantages, but fast followers can learn from mistakes.-Why collaboration among stakeholders and understanding diverse perspectives are necessary for successful energy projects.-Why regulatory cooperation is essential for effective energy management.-Why employee engagement and creating champions for change are crucial for operational success.-How innovative conductors can enhance transmission capacity, break through bottlenecks, and ultimately facilitate progress in energy infrastructure–This podcast is brought to you by AEIC, the place where operations leaders come together to share knowledge and provide guidance to the electric utility industry. We'll be back with a new episode next week. Until then, keep powering on!

Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working to modernize and improve our ever-evolving power grid. Thank you for joining us.–In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Alice Moy-Gonzalez, SVP of Strategic Development at Anterix. Here's what you'll learn when you tune in:-Why telecom is a crucial backbone for grid transformation.-How utilities can integrate telecom strategies into their overall grid strategies.-Why stakeholder engagement is key to successful telecom strategy implementation.-Why cybersecurity must be built into telecom and utility infrastructure from the ground up.-Why understanding the financial implications of telecom decisions is critical.-Why the future of grid operations depends on effective communication and data management.–This podcast is brought to you by AEIC, the place where operations leaders come together to share knowledge and provide guidance to the electric utility industry. We'll be back with a new episode next week. Until then, keep powering on!

Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working to modernize and improve our ever-evolving power grid. Thank you for joining us.–In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Ishneet Kaur, Director of Innovation for National Grid. Here's what you'll learn when you tune in:-Why customer engagement is becoming increasingly important in the utility industry.-An overview of the challenges utilities face in balancing innovation with day-to-day operations.-How technology can enable operational efficiency and innovation.-Why utilities need to attract talent similar to tech companies to drive innovation.-Why collaboration among utilities can help share best practices and overcome barriers to innovation–This podcast is brought to you by AEIC, the place where operations leaders come together to share knowledge and provide guidance to the electric utility industry. We'll be back with a new episode next week. Until then, keep powering on!

Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working to modernize and improve our ever-evolving power grid. Thank you for joining us.–In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Don Kane, Principal Engineer for TRC Companies. Here's what you'll learn when you tune in:-An overview of digital twins and why they're expanding due to increasing data streams-A discussion on the challenges of grid modernization, including managing processes and real-time data-Why advanced distribution management systems (ADMS) require accurate data.-Why utility executives need to understand data maturity levels.-Why "good enough" instead of perfect data is often a realistic goal in utilities.–This podcast is brought to you by AEIC, the place where operations leaders come together to share knowledge and provide guidance to the electric utility industry. We'll be back with a new episode next week. Until then, keep powering on!