Utilities have seen the evidence; there is real value in using artificial intelligence (AI) to solve business problems. Artificial intelligence - encompassing machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing and image processing - has been successfully applied to…
Jill FeblowitzSeptember 1, 2020
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
Partnership creates grant funding opportunities for fire and community organizations to address ongoing risk of wildfires. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) has renewed its partnership with the California Fire Foundation (CFF) by providing US$1.2 million for a…
T&D WorldJuly 14, 2020
The commission said that any interested person or entity may file a request by Aug. 24 that the commission convene a hearing on the company’s application. Comments on Kentucky Utilities d/b/a Old Dominion Power Company’s (KU-ODP) June application…
T&D WorldJuly 14, 2020
Investment over the next decade to be led by Brazil, Colombia, and Chile. The fifth edition of the South America Smart Grid: Market Forecast study published recently by Northeast Group, LLC, says the South American smart grid infrastructure market will finally…
T&D WorldJune 30, 2020
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
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
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
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
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
