T&D World, Author at Utility Analytics Institute

Asset & Workforce Technology

Con Edison, NYCHA Complete Inspections, Upgrades at 29 Buildings (Via T&D World)

The company, working with NYCHA, reviewed the energy usage and equipment at more than 200 buildings and identified 29 of those for inspections. Con Edison has completed inspections and service upgrades at 29 NYCHA buildings, ensuring that residents will be…

T&D WorldJune 30, 2020

COVID-19 Lockdowns Demonstrate How AI Reveals Energy Shift Causation for Utilities

Across the board utilities are seeing extreme shifts in energy demand due to COVID-19 lockdown orders, particularly increases in residential consumption. The unpredictability of energy demand makes it hard to manage the grid, so the more utilities can…

Abhay Gupta - CEO and Founder, BidgelyJune 29, 2020

Technology Grid

Can you Host? Analytics and Interconnection

In 2017, “hosting capacity analysis” is the buzz phrase heard in utility, developer and regulator circles. The Interstate Renewable Energy Council defines hosting capacity analysis as “the amount of DERs that can be accommodated on the distribution system…

Jill FeblowitzJune 16, 2020

Strategy Asset & Workforce

Duke Energy Readies for Hurricanes during Pandemic (T&D World)

Utility takes steps to restore power quickly after a storm without compromising on the health of employees and customers. Duke Energy has prepared to respond to power outages as quickly as possible during the hurricane season that started…

T&D WorldJune 16, 2020

Hear The Stories...Asset & Workforce

Community Heroes: APPA Honors Utilities and Individuals for Service and Leadership (Via T&D World)

The American Public Power Association awarded 13 individuals and 10 utilities for giving back to their local communities. Nineteen individuals and 10 utilities were recognized for service to the American Public Power Association and the public power industry…

T&D WorldJune 16, 2020

Grid Technology

Boulder, Xcel Energy Enter Settlement Discussions on Municipalization (Via T&D World)

The City of Boulder and Xcel Energy last week announced that they have begun discussions that may lead to new pathways to reach the city’s energy future goals as an alternative to a city-run, community owned electric utility.…

T&D WorldJune 2, 2020

Asset & Workforce Grid

Advanced Analytics and Machine Learning Boost Bee Populations (Via T&D World)

As part of its commitment to using data and analytics to solve the world's most pressing problems, SAS' recent work includes helping to save the world's No. 1 food crop pollinator – the honey bee. With the number…

T&D WorldJune 2, 2020

Leveraging Predictive Data Science to Optimize Vegetation Management

Managing vegetation and tree growth around power lines is an important responsibility that rests on the shoulders (and budgets) of utilities. It plays a critical role in fire hazard mitigation, and ensures the reliability of the grid, but…

Matt Burks - Chief Strategy Officer, E SourceJune 2, 2020

Whitepapers

UAI’s 2019 Natural Gas Analytics Community Report

The Natural Gas Analytics Community was the first Utility Analytics Institute (UAI) analytics community focused uniquely on the application of analytics by natural gas utilities. The group’s roster was 107 members strong by the end of 2019, and…

Kevin PraetMay 25, 2020

Grid Technology

Trump’s Order to Secure Power System Met with Favor, Uncertainty in Utility Industry (Via T&D World)

Utilities remain uncertain on how the order intended to secure the bulk power system from foreign cybersecurity attacks will impact current projects and the installed infrastructure base. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 1, 2020, that…

Lauren CallawayMay 19, 2020

Technology Asset & Workforce

FirstEnergy Deploys Internal Avian App to Streamline Bird Protection Efforts (Via T&D World)

Digital reporting promotes quicker response to bird-related power issues. FirstEnergy Corp. has deployed an app that allows utility personnel to report avian issues in real time, streamlining the process to protect nesting birds and enhance electric service reliability.…

T&D WorldMay 19, 2020