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The Trouble with Tons – Tons of Image Data That is

PG&E recently received a CIO 100 Award for Excellence for its creative approach to wildfire risk. The utility applied machine learning to aerial images of transmission towers – PG&E has 2 million - to shorten the time it…

Jill FeblowitzSeptember 29, 2020

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Wisdom Is In Communities, UAI Communities That Is

Have you ever met with utility analytics practitioners who are grappling with the same questions you are? I have. Have you ever participated in a meeting to help vet an early iteration of analytics architecture? I have. Have…

Jill FeblowitzSeptember 15, 2020

Technology Asset & Workforce

Natural Language Processing – Talking In A Way Machines Can Understand

Anyone who has ever used a search engine or virtual assistant is using natural language processing (NLP). Who knew that NLP is artificial intelligence (AI)? Well, probably most of the readers of this blog. In 2018, Karen Hao…

Jill FeblowitzJuly 21, 2020

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

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

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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

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

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

Strategy Asset & Workforce

COVID-19: Two Use Cases for Analytics in Preparing for Reopening

As an essential industry, utilities have risen to the occasion by implementing pandemic plans to protect customers and workers while keeping the lights on. COVID-19 has brought unemployment, shutoff deferments and changes in consumption patterns. Now, with states…

Jill FeblowitzMay 18, 2020

Asset & Workforce Strategy

Con Edison, Employees Donate Funds, Equipment, Service to COVID-19 Relief (Via T&D World)

“These heroes are people we know, and they need our help,” said John McAvoy, CEO and chairman of Con Edison. New York’s doctors, nurses, food banks and firefighters are just some of the many front-line groups battling…

T&D WorldMay 5, 2020

Asset & Workforce Customer Strategy

COVID-19: Six Use Cases on How Analytics Can Help in the Short Term

As providers of essential services, utilities have their hands full with COVID-19. From managing a large workforce to serving many customers, utility operations are using analytics to adapt quickly to the pandemic. Fortunately, utilities are more prepared than…

Jill FeblowitzApril 22, 2020