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.–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:-Why utilities face challenges in balancing reliability with data center demands.-Why sustainable practices are essential for the expansion of data centers.-How AI and machine learning can enhance load forecasting accuracy.-Why collaboration among stakeholders and workforce development are crucial for effective energy solutions.-Why grid resilience is necessary to combat climate change impacts.-How power quality issues can be addressed in data center operations.–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 Andy Wendell, Senior Manager of Large Power Solutions for the Grant County Public Utility District. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:

-How data centers evolved to make up such a large portion of our energy load

-An overview of the challenges utilities face in meeting rapid data center demands, including infrastructure limitations.

-Why financial commitments can help filter serious developers from speculative ones.

-How data centers contribute to local economic growth and job creation.

-Why the industry needs to focus on grid optimization, not just expansion.

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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.

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In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Jason Huang, Co-Founder and CEO of TS Conductor. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:

-Why the utility industry is notorious for being conservative and slow to adopt new technologies.

-What advantages advanced conductors have over other storage technologies in terms of cost and capacity.

-An overview of the challenges faced by the first generation of advanced conductors in deployment.

-Why strategic patience is essential for technology adoption in the utility sector.-

Why future conductors may incorporate smart technology for real-time monitoring.

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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 Dave Herlong, Chief Operating Officer of Ubicquia. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:-How many outages occur in the visibility gap, and why that poses a significant challenge for both utilities and customers.-Why proactive management can lead to cost savings and improved reliability.-Why data analytics and AI are essential for modernizing utility operations.-Why building trust with customers is crucial for successful technology adoption.-Why utilities must focus on the outliers to improve overall performance.-How changing attitudes around technology can lead to better customer service and lower bills.–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 Sowell, Vice President of System Planning at Georgia Transmission Corporation. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:-Why aging infrastructure requires innovative solutions such as microgrids and battery storage-Why strategic partnerships are essential for grid resiliency-How empowering young engineers can drive innovation-Why learning from mistakes is a necessary part of grid modernization–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:-An overview of small modular reactors (SMRs) and how they can offer flexibility and scalability in energy generation-How SMRs contribute significantly to a low carbon energy mix.-Why effective communication and positive public perception are critical for the acceptance of SMRs-How SMRs can provide energy access to remote and underserved areas and create a more equitable energy landscape-Why the overall utility industry has a growing interest in nuclear energy solutions–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 Connor Valentine, Partner at RedSynth. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:-Why it's important to think of data as infrastructure-How cross-functional collaboration enhances data utilization-An overview of the 80/20 rule and how it highlights the importance of data preparation-Why it's important to balance both internal and external expertise regarding data governance-How empowering engineers to be creative can drive transformational change–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 Duncan McIntyre, founder and CEO of Highland Electric Fleets. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:-What challenges and opportunities have come up when integrating electric fleets into the existing grid infrastructure-Why collaboration between utilities and fleet operators is essential for success-Why data communication, integrated planning, and the development of commercial programs are all important for facilitating vehicle-to-grid integration and enhancing community resilience.-How workforce development empowering leaders are crucial in driving the industry forward.-How utilities can achieve significant cost savings through decarbonizing the grid-How storytelling can help change community perceptions around utility operations–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.

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.