The Grid Mod Pod | A Podcast from AEIC

The Grid Mod Pod | A Podcast from AEIC

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  • The Grid Mod Pod | Episode 15: All Things Microgrids with Cameron Brooks

    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 Cameron Brooks, the executive director of Think Microgrid. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:
    -Why intelligence, interactivity, and independence are the three defining characteristics of a microgrid
    -How microgrids are fundamentally changing the architecture of the overall power grid
    -How Think Microgrid's scorecard can be used by state governments to update policy frameworks, create a more resilient grid, and facilitate the transition to clean energy
    -Why customer feedback has driven growth in microgrid adoption
    -Why it's important to communicate the value of microgrids and give all stakeholders the opportunity to participate in grid transformation
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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!

    39 min
  • The Grid Mod Pod | Episode 14: Optimizing the Grid's Infrastructure for New Interconnections with George Dobbins

    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 George Dobbins, Interconnection and Policy Manager at Alabama Power. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:
    -An overview of the current state of our grid's infrastructure
    -What's necessary to support the increasing number of generation devices connecting to the grid, from line upgrades to battery storage solutions
    -How public policy has created opportunities for grid infrastructure to evolve
    -What are the benefits and challenges of using decentralized energy generation by integrating DER (distributed energy resources) into the grid
    -The implications of transportation electrification on the grid
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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!

    30 min
  • The Grid Mod Pod | Episode 13: Voltage Management 101 with Steve Tyler

    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 Steve Tyler, Manager of DVI Grid Solutions at Dominion Energy. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:
    -How DERs (distributed energy resources) cause fluctuations in the distribution grid and can be an asset during peak load times
    -Why the nationwide deployment of smart meters and AMI (advanced metering infrastructure) was the turning point for utilities looking to tap into DERs
    -An overview of voltage management and its impact on the grid
    -How conservation voltage reduction helps customers save energy
    -How demand and emergency voltage reduction helps utilities respond to fluctuations in power supply and demand
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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!

    29 min
  • The Grid Mod Pod | Ep 12: Grid Enhancing Technologies/Transmission Expansion with Tiffany Menhorn

    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 our co-host, Tiffany Menhorn. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:
    -How grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) contribute to grid reliability and resiliency
    -Why it's important for utilities to think about GETs in the context of extreme weather and cybersecurity risks
    -How GETs have impacted the way utilities implement distribution and transmission projects
    -Case studies of what utilities have done to optimize their distribution systems to reduce power outages and enhance grid performance
    -The role GETs play in accommodating clean energy resources and minimizing our environmental impact
    -What the future looks like for the grid at the distribution level
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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!

    34 min
  • The Grid Mod Pod | Episode 32: The Role of Consumer Empowerment with Katie Sloan

    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 Katie Sloan, Vice President of Customer Programs and Services at Southern California Edison. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:
    -Why grid modernization requires utilities to adapt to the changing energy landscape and engage with customers to meet their needs
    -What's involved in decarbonizing the energy system, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electrification of transportation
    -Why collaboration, communication, and community engagement are crucial for achieving a sustainable and resilient energy future
    -What role customer empowerment plays in driving sustainable energy practices and supporting the transition to clean energy
    -Why utilities need to focus on scaling solutions and taking action to address the challenges of grid modernization.
    -Why change management and continuous improvement are essential for utilities to navigate the transformational change in the energy industry.
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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!

    32 min
  • The Grid Mod Pod | Episode 11: Electric Utility Leadership 101 with Brett Ryhal

    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 again by our co-host, Brett Ryhal, Program Manager at Sargent & Lundy. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:
    -How AEIC has fostered a culture of leadership and communication since its inception in 1885
    -Why the best leaders create opportunities for employees to step outside their comfort zone and make mistakes
    -How utility leaders can foster a culture of continuous learning in their organizations
    -Why it's important for leaders to prioritize helping employees reach their personal goals over their organization's KPIs
    -How leaders can encourage new ideas among their employees, including those who wish to maintain the status quo and those resistant to change
    -Why "failure" isn't a bad word, and why using that word is critical to creating a safe workplace
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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!

    25 min
  • The Grid Mod Pod | Episode 10: The Rise of Electrification in Transportation with Ken Munson

    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 Rhythmos CEO Ken Munson. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:
    -How the e-mobility movement will impact the nation’s electrical grid from operational and financial perspectives, even at small levels of penetration
    -Why data is one of the biggest challenges utilities are currently navigating in anticipation of growing electrification
    -What data sets utilities should pay special attention to with regard to EV adoption
    -How Rhythmos’ platform provides this information and how it differs from other managed charging systems on the market today
    -How utilities can impact positive behavioral changes and push customers towards EV adoption
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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!

    25 min
  • The Grid Mod Pod | Episode 9: Investing in a Greener, More Resilient Grid with Miki Deric

    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 joined by Miki Deric, Managing Director of North American Utilities at Accenture. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:
    -Some of the main challenges with connecting smart technology to the grid, including aging infrastructure and climate change
    -What investments are required for utilities looking to modernize the power grid
    -How residential customers are innovating when it comes to integrating new resources into the distribution grid
    -How utilities can reassure other stakeholders that the benefits of incorporating microgrids and other distributed energy resources (DER) outweigh the financial costs
    -How utilities can use new technologies to harden our grid, and what's required for the industry to support resiliency from a financial standpoint
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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!

    29 min
  • The Grid Mod Pod | Episode 8: Developing the Next Generation of Utility Leaders with Brett Ryhal

    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 again by our co-host, Brett Ryhal, Program Manager at Sargent & Lundy. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:
    -What skills will the next generation of utility workers need to develop to navigate the electrification transition
    -How utilities can foster a culture of innovation, particularly among new employees
    -The roles that academics and industry partnerships play in building a future-ready workforce
    -How leadership can serve as mentors and impart wisdom to younger workers and senior-level employees
    -How utilities can empower the next generation to explore new technologies and have a growth mindset
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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!

    30 min
  • The Grid Mod Pod | Episode 31: AEIC's Distributed Energy Resources Subcommittee with Francis Frank

    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 Francis Frank, Director of Grid Modernization at PPL Electric Utilities. Francis is also the chairman of our Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Subcommittee. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:
    -How DER is playing a critical role in the fourth Industrial Revolution and the enablement of new technologies such as solar, battery energy storage, and electric vehicle charging.
    -Why utilities need to transform how they serve customers and adapt to the changing energy landscape.
    -How the DER subcommittee provides a platform for utilities to share knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices in the DER space.
    -Why new skill sets such as data science and scripting are becoming increasingly important in the utility sector.
    -Why collaboration among utilities is essential for driving change and addressing challenges in grid modernization and DER integration.
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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!

    29 min

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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…