David Shadle, Author at Utility Analytics Institute

Grid

Hydrogen: The Other “Natural” Gas (Via T&D World)

Government agencies, environmental organizations, and manufacturers around the globe hold high hope for a green H-based economy. During my time as a young engineer at an electric utility, the standing joke we shared internally about the gas…

David ShadleMarch 10, 2020

Grid Strategy

A Journey, Not an End Point: A Case Study in Utility Digital Transformation (Via T&D World)

One of the world’s largest energy companies, ENGIE, is committed to being the world leader in the transition to a zero-carbon future. Achieving that goal led to a digital transformation of the business. The digital transformation of…

Kelly JamesMarch 10, 2020

Technology

The Fleets are Coming, The Fleets are Coming – Electric Trucks, That is

Amazon made big news last September when it announced a deal with well-funded startup Rivian to deploy 100,000 medium-duty electric box trucks by 2030. There are a lot of incentives for companies to adopt electric fleets. Still, there…

Jill FeblowitzMarch 1, 2020

Technology

AI Provides Smarter Tech for Grid (Via T&D World)

Gridwise, AI is becoming the Rosetta Stone for making sense of big data. Does it seem like artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere today? It can be found in everything from transmission to distribution. Gridwise, AI is becoming…

Gene WolfFebruary 25, 2020

Grid

Software Enhances Operational Performance of Transformers (Via T&D World)

ABB Power Grids recently launched its Asset Performance Management Edge solution for power transformers. ABB’s Power Grids business has launched its APM Edge solution for transformers. This technology accommodates the growing complexity of grid operations to safeguard…

T&D WorldFebruary 25, 2020

Asset & Workforce Strategy

California Wildfires: Snapshot of Utilities’ Mitigation Plans (Via T&D World)

Utilities shared their plans for wildfire mitigation at recent workshops organized by the California Public Utilities Commission. With the risk of wildfires increasing in California, utilities are taking a proactive and preventative approach. The California Public Utilities…

Amy FischbachFebruary 25, 2020

Technology Grid

Wisely Managing Vegetation at the Distribution Level

Ever since the 2003 blackout, vegetation management has improved, largely due to FERC regulation. Still, improvement has been mostly in transmission. The “last mile” of distribution has not achieved maturity. The good news is that analytics infrastructure -…

Jill FeblowitzFebruary 24, 2020

An Interview with SAS Founder & CEO, Dr. Goodnight

SAS' Founder and CEO Dr. Goodnight weighs in on analytics in the energy and utilities industry. SAS has its roots in the energy and utilities industry. Can you provide an overview of how analytics has evolved since…

Mike Smith - Principal Industry Consultant (SAS)February 10, 2020

Technology

Embedding Analytics: Data Governance as an Ongoing Practice

Data governance is like motherhood and apple pie. Everyone thinks it is a good and necessary thing. Should the pervasive use of analytics change how data governance is done? Stakeholders at leading utilities interviewed for Ensuring Success…

Jill FeblowitzFebruary 6, 2020

Strategy

Embedding Analytics from the Ground Up: Training and Projects

In 2018, UAI, published Ensuring Success in Analytics: A Playbook for Utility Executives, which provided advice to utility leaders on how to de-risk analytics deployments. The findings, based on interviews with analytics stakeholders at leading utilities, delivered insights…

Jill FeblowitzDecember 20, 2019