Best Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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How Can Utilities Build a More Inclusive Workplace? 22:53

20h ago22:53

22:53

In today’s episode of the Power Perspectives Podcast, Sam Hartzman, Chief Diversity Officer at Duquesne Light Company (DLC), joins to guide a much-needed discussion of the energy industry's current state of transformation—not only in technology and sustainability but also in workplace culture. Specifically, the growing focus on Diversity, Equity, a…

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183. 'How this utility CEO balances innovation + reliability' w/Frank Reynolds, United Illuminating 26:41

15d ago26:41

26:41

To modernize infrastructure or optimize for reliability—that's the question utility leaders like Frank Reynolds, President and CEO of United Illuminating, are facing on a daily basis. The need to transition to cleaner energy sources and address the challenges of aging infrastructure are often at odds with utilities' efforts to maintain reliable pow…

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182. 'Access, Collaboration, & Data Quality' with Pat Hohl and Bill Meehan, ESRI 17:28

21d ago17:28

17:28

As the final episode in the three-part special Esri takeover series on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, Pat Hohl and Bill Meehan-- Directors at Esri-- bring their conversation to a conclusion by focusing on two essential areas: enterprise access and collaboration, as well as the essential (and sometime frustrating) areas of data quali…

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181. ‘Breaking Down Silos with GIS and Advanced Modeling’ with Pat Hohl and Bill Meehan, ESRI 16:24

15d ago16:24

16:24

Continuing the Esri takeover series of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, Bill Meehan and Pat Hohl, both Directors at Esri, use episode two of this three-part series to share insights in the rapidly changing world of utility network management. Pat and Bill share with listeners their views on how utilities are modernizing their systems …

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180. 'Balancing Clean Energy Expansion & Wildlife Protection' with Veronica Ung-Kono, NWF 29:37

1M ago29:37

29:37

As the demand for renewable energy grows, the expansion of transmission infrastructure has become a critical need for facilitating the clean energy transition. However, this expansion often runs up against the need to protect vital wildlife habitats and natural ecosystems. Striking a balance between advancing clean energy and preserving biodiversit…

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179. 'EV Safety First and Preparing First Responders' with David Cleveland, Jackson EMC 20:37

1M ago20:37

20:37

The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on U.S. roads introduces new challenges for first responders, as EV fires burn hotter and longer than traditional car fires, demanding specialized knowledge and approaches. With more EVs on the road, addressing the safety risks they pose in accidents is becoming an urgent priority for public safety…

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178. ‘Cross-Industry Innovation at IMGIS 2024’ with Pat Hohl and Bill Meehan, ESRI 16:00

2M ago16:00

16:00

As a departure from the usual format on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, this episode features an exclusive guest-led conversation with two of the most familiar voices in the Energy Central community: Bill Meehan and Pat Hohl, both Directors at Esri. In this episode, Bill and Pat dive deep into the themes and insights to be explored a…

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177. 'Powering Data Center Alley' with David Schleicher, President & CEO of NOVEC 23:09

2M ago23:09

23:09

Powering the growing electricity demand from data centers represents one of the fastest-growing energy needs in the utility sector these days. The DC suburbs and the Northern Virginia, known as "Data Center Alley," has become among the nation's most notable hubs for these massive facilities. Joining the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast to …

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176. 'From Gas to Grid on the Energy Transition' with Aaron Choo, National Grid 29:24

3M ago29:24

29:24

In this era of focus on decarbonized energy while also increased focus and attention from outside the utilities on power reliability, the role of natural gas for the grid has been under more of a spotlight than ever before. That evolving role of natural gas within the energy transition remains a critical topic at the forefront of every utility’s st…

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175. 'Safeguarding Today's Grid from Modern Threats' with Brian Harrell 34:52

4M ago34:52

34:52

As cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure have more than doubled since the pandemic, ensuring that utility security teams stay multiple steps ahead of bad actors remains as important and also as difficult as ever. While the common customer of a power company may not see any changes from their daily experience, the cybersecurity control centers at…

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174. "Future of Residential Energy Management" with Prasanna Venkatesan, Landis+Gyr, & Arch Rao,Span 41:08

4M ago41:08

41:08

Residential energy customers are being looked at differently by utilities these days. No longer are homes simply end points where energy is consumed, but more and more they are an asset in the dynamic and flexible grid. Recognizing the opportunity that such an evolution of thinking brings, today's guests on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Pod…

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173. "Boosting Energy Literacy at Community Schools" with Eric BenSalah, Energy Consultant for OPPD 27:39

5M ago27:39

27:39

Ensuring the future population is filled with community members who understand the world of energy and utilities starts with educating the children today, a topic that is too often overlooked in the utility sphere. That's not the case in the Omaha metro and surrounding areas, though, as today's guest on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast…

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172. "The Journey from Pilot to Utility-Scale Virtual Power Plants" with Vicken Kasarjian, MCE 40:40

5M ago40:40

40:40

As utilities strive to integrate more renewable energy and distributed generation into the grid, virtual power plants (VPPs) have emerged as a key innovation, redefining the traditional power plant model. The added flexibility, community tie in, and innovation are actively upending the traditional utility model, and it's the forward-looking leaders…

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171. "Building Habits for a Healthy Safety Culture" with Claire Harris, Clean Energy Connections 26:30

6M ago26:30

26:30

Nuclear energy is definitely having a resurgent moment across the power sector and the world, as more and more regions are tapping into the carbon-free source of electricity to meet reliability requirements paired with emissions reduction goals. But one of the questions that often follows the discussion of nuclear energy is safety. In the latest ep…

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170. "Navigating the Complexities of Integrated Planning" with Steve Martz, Xcel Energy 41:30

6M ago41:30

41:30

In an ever-evolving energy landscape, strategic planning becomes paramount for utilities aiming to navigate the complexities of modernizing the grid while meeting environmental goals. In this episode of Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, we delve into the world of integrated resource planning (IRP) with Steve Martz, Vice President of Integr…

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169. "Quantum-Safe Networks for Utilities, Part 2" with Nokia’s Mauricio Subieta, Hansen Chan 28:33

6M ago28:33

28:33

Note: this is a two part episode so we can fit in all of these experts’ tremendous insights. This marks part 2, so if you missed part 1 we invite you to check that out first at this link: https://soundcloud.com/energycentral/quantum-safe-networks-for-utilities-part-1-with-nokias-mauricio-subieta-hansen-chanThe importance of cybersecurity for the po…

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168. “Quantum-Safe Networks for Utilities, Part 1" with Nokia’s Mauricio Subieta, Hansen Chan 26:22

6M ago26:22

26:22

Note: this is a two part episode so we can fit in all of these experts’ tremendous insights. This marks part 1, with part 2 published later this same week which can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/energycentral/quantum-safe-networks-for-utilities-part-1-with-nokias-mauricio-subieta-hansen-chan-1The importance of cybersecurity for the power gr…

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167. "From CRM to Energy Relationship Management" with Kelly James, Salesforce 35:14

7M ago35:14

35:14

Technology is revolutionizing the utility sector in more ways than meets the eye. While the first place for new technology that people look to is the physical grid or the sources of generation, in this episode of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast we dive into the role of technology in fostering transparency, efficiency, and trust within…

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166. 'Insights from a Decade of Public Service' with NYS Commissioner Diane Burman, Paul DeCotis 39:40

7M ago39:40

39:40

The world of the power regulator plays such an essential role in the everyday operation of the utility industry, but the true inner workings can sometimes remain less visible to those across the sector. But as the regulatory bodies get run by dedicated public servants, they keep the industry's and the public's best interest in mind and understandin…

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165. 'Innovative Strategies for Efficiency Goals' with Paula Glover, Alliance to Save Energy 26:05

7M ago26:05

26:05

Energy efficiency programs have evolved to expand well past simple conservation measures and more efficient equipment, and instead they require customization, innovative thinking, and new strategies to help ensure supply and demand across the grid can stay aligned. In this episode of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, Paula Glover, Pres…

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164. 'Duke Energy's Strategy to Harness the IIJA Opportunity' with Cynthia Klein, Duke Energy 24:30

7M ago24:30

24:30

Since being passed into law, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, affectionately dubbed "Biden Bucks," has held an ever-present hold on the U.S. energy landscape. From speeding up deployment of U.S. renewables to incentivizing domestic manufacturing of clean tech, to the investment into innovative R&D opportunities, the legislation has been …

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163. 'Zero Carbon by 2030 - Leaving No Customer Behind' with Erik Krause, SMUD 26:42

7M ago26:42

26:42

Much of the impassioned and focused dialog in the utility space centers around new and expanding technologies, but diving into the human side of the power industry is just as, if not more, critical. To help us do so, the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast was joined by Erik Krause, Director of Customer Experience Delivery at SMUD, to focus o…

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162. 'Grit for the Grid and Prioritizing Reliability' with Suzanne Ogle, Southern Gas Association 23:13

8M ago23:13

23:13

Grid reliability has always been top of mind for stakeholders across the grid, but the challenge of maintaining that reliable status has become even harder in recent years with massively growing demand and and evolving power sector landscape. Having recently published a white paper called "Grit for the Grid," President & CEO of the Southern Gas Ass…

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161. 'Revving Up on Fleet Electrification' with Megan Truman, Burns & McDonnell 16:20

8M ago16:20

16:20

Much of the broad conversation on electrifying transportation tends to focus on individuals making the decision to purchase an EV, but the real scale for widespread electrification takes place on the fleet level. Both in terms of the challenges presented to the grid by electric transportation and the true opportunity for tools like V2G and demand f…

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160. 'Decarbonizing Across Borders for the Climate Future' with Diego Ibarra, ENGIE Impact Americas 25:29

8M ago25:29

25:29

Climate change is one of the true global challenges of our lifetime, where localized efforts can only have so much impact without being globally connected in scale and adoption. That inherent global nature means that the energy industry's best efforts to decarbonize must not be insular but cast a wide net of global partners, strategies, and solutio…

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159. 'Charging Ahead with New York's EV Revolution' with Britt Reichborn-Kjennerud, Con Edison 28:00

8M ago28:00

28:00

The EV revolution is upon us, and it no doubt requires buy-in from all across the landscape of stakeholders from auto manufacturers to drivers to EV charging companies and, critically, the utilities that will be newly providing the energy to fuel tomorrow's transportation sector. In particularly dense urban areas like New York City, the challenges …

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158. 'Nuclear Uprating, H2 Cogeneration' with INL's Svetlana Lawrence, Frederick Joseck, Levi Larsen 34:16

9M ago34:16

34:16

As the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its impacts continue to unfold, the impact in various aspects of the energy sector become even more apparent and tangible. One key aspect as been in the emerging world of nuclear power uprating with hydrogen cogeneration. The teams at the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory has been leading…

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157. 'Charting the Path to Utility Digitalization & Field Operations' with Danny Petrecca, Locusview 30:29

9M ago30:29

30:29

With Distributech 2024 on the horizon, the conversation in this episode of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast is a timely one, exploring the pressing challenges facing electric utilities and the imperative for digitalization in field operations. Specifically, Locusview's Vice President of Business Development, Danny Petrecca, joins the s…

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156. 'FERC, Transmission Tech, & Wiring Change for the Future' with Rob Gramlich, Grid Strategies 30:55

9M ago30:55

30:55

The suite of challenges the grid operators of today and associated regulators are facing is unprecedented in both scale and urgency, but planning for the future is the DNA for these modern professionals. As power demands grow and FERC continues its rise from an obscure federal government body to a spotlighted decisionmaker, the landscape of governm…

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155. 'MachH2 & the Future of Hydrogen' with Todd Allen & Greg Keoleian, Co-Directors of MI Hydrogen 33:29

10M ago33:29

33:29

Recently, the fervor behind hydrogen energy in the United States reached fever pitch with the announcement of the hydrogen hubs that had been selected for federal support, meaning the future for this emerging energy source is brighter than ever. To truly understand the current hurdles but also the unmatched future potential of U.S. hydrogen, the En…

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154. 'Imagining the Next Generation Energy Grid' with Tony Sleva, Prescient Transmission Systems 28:37

10M ago28:37

28:37

As the imperative for modernizing the energy grid becomes more urgent, the evolving landscape requires utility leaders to innovate and adopt best practices for a resilient and sustainable electric future. But the right actions to take in this regard are not always agreed upon across the industry, with the need to balance costs, reliability, sustain…

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153. 'The Evolving Utility Landscape with ESCOs as the Catalysts for Change' with Tim Unruh, NAESCO 34:25

10M ago34:25

34:25

A key part to the modern utility landscape includes Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and their transformative impact on the power industry landscape. As a part of this evolving corner of utilities, the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) is driving change within the industry, supporting ESCOs in optimizing energy efficiency, a…

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152. 'Ukrainian Power Resilience Through the Eyes of a Utility Leader' with Steve Walsh, Traxys 30:09

10M ago30:09

30:09

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, eyes of the world have been on the resilience of the Ukrainian people in numerous ways. Among those key areas of resilience has come physically with regards to the grid. Reliability and consistency of power delivery is essential for continuing daily life as well as for military operations, so …

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151. 'Decoding the Future with Energy Industry Forecasts' with Jeremy Bentham, World Energy Council 39:18

11M ago39:18

39:18

Forecasting the future of the energy sector, between supply, demand, and technological developments, is a cornerstone of the utility landscape, as such forward-looking exercises seek to inform investments, policies, and more. However, without a crystal ball to pull from, any such forecasts are subject to uncertainty and risks. In this compelling ep…

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150. 'Looking Back on 2023: The Best Moments from the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast' 21:26

11M ago21:26

21:26

To celebrate the end of another year on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, this special edition recognizes four years of insightful conversations that have shaped the future of the energy sector. In addition to the podcast being led, as usual, by host Jason Price and Community Manager and podcast producer, Matt Chester, this episode wel…

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149. 'Surfing Into the Wave Energy Future' with Jan Skjoldhammer, CEO of NOVIGE 31:27

11M ago31:27

31:27

Everyone's familiar with the leading renewable energy technologies contributing to the grid, from solar to wind to hydropower. But additional lifting in the clean energy future will undoubtedly come from some emerging technologies as well, including the up and coming innovations in wave energy. In this episode of the Energy Central Power Perspectiv…

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148. 'Breathing Easier with Environmental Engineering' with Tom Rolfson, POWER Engineers 29:19

12M ago29:19

29:19

When headlines feature discussions of cleaning up energy, so often the conversation centers around greenhouse gases, but the truth is that the power sector has had a much longer history as it relates to other air pollutants and the pathway to control and minimize those byproducts. The dynamic intersection of environmental engineering, air quality, …

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147. 'Driving ESG Goals for Utility Asset Investment Planning' with Damien Quentin, Copperleaf 20:06

1y ago20:06

20:06

In recent years, ESG principles have shifted drastically from a nebulous concept that only some Boards of Directors were considering, to a headline-grabbing story being pushed by customers, investors, and even regulators. ESG, or Environmental, Social, and Governance goals ensure a company fully accounts for the impact of its actions when making de…

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146. 'Rational Decarbonization & The Gas Sector’s Role In NJ' with Michael Renna, CEO Of SJI 34:41

1y ago34:41

34:41

In an age pressing for cleaner energy, the pivotal role of gas utilities and the innovative strategies being adopted to adapt and thrive remain a central area of focus. While the gas sector can be a lightning rod for its use of fossil fuels, leaders recognize the role gas can play in stabilizing the energy future amid decarbonization of power and a…

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145. 'Advocacy, Energy, & Ensuring Resource Adequacy' with Todd Snitchler, CEO of the EPSA 32:14

1y ago32:14

32:14

The landscape of the U.S. competitive wholesale electricity markets can be intricate, especially as rising consumer demand makes meeting resource adequacy, clean energy, and affordability goals even more challenging. Keeping focus on these goals requires constant attention and leadership, and the Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) is one of t…

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144. 'Advancing Michigan's Energy Vision' with Laura Sherman, President of Michigan EIBC 28:02

1y ago28:02

28:02

In the state of Michigan, the concurrent goals of clean energy, the electrification of cars, and advancing the grid have taken center stage, with innovation being the common theme throughout. To guide that critical conversation, a unique and critical central authority has been the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council (EIBC). This influential…

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143. 'Sunlit Solutions to Solar Access' with Georgia Power and Clean Power Research 21:39

1y ago21:39

21:39

Solar power has the ability to transform not only the grid but the individual energy experiences of homes across the country. And while the cost for solar panels has dropped dramatically in recent years and their pervasiveness has increased, the upfront costs required and the potential knowledge gap in how to choose and install solar have still kep…

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142. 'From Tension to Transition' with Cristin Lyons, Energy Practice Leader at ScottMadden 26:06

1y ago26:06

26:06

The utility industry is undoubtedly at a crossroads, taking on more challenges than ever before in its history while the importance of getting it right is more critical than ever. We all know the delicate balance required between reliability, affordability, and sustainability as today's key energy goals, but nailing down exactly how to balance them…

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141. 'Going Nuclear for National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day' with Richard Boardman, INL 31:31

1y ago31:31

31:31

Today on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, we take a front-row seat to the rapidly evolving world of hydrogen technology and its promising partnership with nuclear energy. In celebration of the upcoming National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day on October 8, this episode dives into the advancements in hydrogen tech and specifically what leader…

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140. 'Guiding Resilient Grid Planning' With Gene Rodrigues, DOE Office Of Electricity 30:58

1y ago30:58

30:58

As utility leaders and professionals grapple with the ever-present challenges of grid reliability and resilience, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plays a critical role to oversee and support stakeholders across the power sector. Bridging the federal energy policy space with on-the-ground utility insights is key to meeting these goals, and this …

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139: 'Guiding Future Utilities' with Todd Allen, University of Michigan, & Steven Aumeier, INL 43:51

1y ago43:51

43:51

Bringing the energy industry into the future cannot be done in a siloed approach, but rather requires a complex, systematic coordination with stakeholders across the sector. And doing so also requires a more forward-looking lens than ever before, rather than tackling problems simply as they arise. As such, in this illuminating episode of the Energy…

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138: JEA's Blueprint: Community Trust, Clean Energy, and the Road to 2030 with Jay Stowe, CEO of JEA 19:05

1y ago19:05

19:05

Utilities are inherently organizations that require strong, stable, and forward-looking leadership. To balance the myriad of goals, the plethora of stakeholders, and the rapidly evolving landscape in which they operate, the CEOs in our power sector may not have the most enviable job, but they are undoubtedly critical. This importance holds especial…

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137: 'Turning Innovative Ideas Into Practical Utility Solutions' With Aron Patrick, PPL Corporation 21:59

1y ago21:59

21:59

This episode of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast ventures deep into the dynamic world of utility innovation, seeking to understand the priority that utilities place on R&D into the new opportunities. The grid of the future is being talked about more than ever, but the challenges of the present day are becoming increasingly prevalent. B…

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136: 'Municipal Power’s Role in Today’s Energy Transition ' with Branndon Kelley, CSO of AMP 34:11

1y ago34:11

34:11

The world of energy is vast, and the landscape of U.S. utilities is a veritable alphabet suit of jurisdictions, RTOs, and stakeholders. While often the larger investor-owned giants grab the headlines, the truth is that millions of Americans and businesses depend on the direct action of the smaller municipal entities. These municipal power providers…

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135: 'Modernized Utility Asset Management' with 1898 & Co.'s Paul Von Hertsenberg and Arlin Mire 26:53

1y ago26:53

26:53

Asset management is becoming an increasingly critical and complex area of focus for the modern utility landscape. From smarter sensors, meters, and equipment all across the grid to the heightened need to ensure safety and reliability by tracking health and status of all grid-tied equipment, utilities both large and small must always be looking for …

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