Thank you for checking out the Intelligent Network Community Manager digest. This piece compiles important articles that concern different elements of sustainability, climate and emissions, electric vehicles, and the green side of the utility sector. The articles referred to in this piece are just a small smattering of the content posted on Energy Central, so make sure to check the rest of the site.
Get to Know Your Community Members – This Month’s Member Spotlight
Spotlight: Daveed Sidhu
What sets Energy Central apart from other online industry outlets is the true community-level feel. To highlight that aspect, this spot each month will feature a quick profile of one of your fellow Community Members for you to get to know and inspire you to reach out to them: leave a comment on their recent Energy Central content, follow their profile, and build a new connection in the industry!
Name and Title: Daveed Sidhu, Managing Partner, Daveed Sidhu & Associates
Topics of Focus: AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Smart Grid
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Top Content This Month
Why is the Energy Industry stuck in the 1990’s when it comes to digitizing and sharing energy data? by Gary Michor
The energy industry’s data practices are stuck in the 1990s, hindering progress in digitization and data sharing. Explore why this lag persists and what needs to change for the industry to fully embrace modern technology.
“It’s been a crazy career, and focusing on energy and billing data has made it interesting. Many of us have moved from landlines to cell phones in our daily lives over my lifetime (60 years). There is a lot to say about how innovation and social technologies have contributed to this. Can anyone tell me a change in our industry that has affected us all like the evolution of the cell phone?”
Read the full article and leave a comment or question for the author here
The Great Energy Transition: Technology? Yes, But Including the Customer by Michael Smith
The great energy transition is driven by technology, but where do customers fit in? This article explores the critical role of customer involvement in shaping a successful and sustainable energy future.
“Utilities across the U.S. are a decade or more into the energy transition. Utility leaders are undergoing a transformation in just about everything they do, from their traditional business of generating and delivering energy to how they engage with all types of customers.”
Read the full article and leave a comment or question for the author here
Fueling Innovation: The Critical Role of Modern Data Platforms in the Energy Sector by James Wood
Modern data platforms are fueling innovation in the energy sector. Discover how these platforms are playing a critical role in optimizing energy management, driving efficiency, and supporting the transition to cleaner energy.
“According to a recent study, over 90% of the data in the world today has been created in the past two years. From a global perspective, we’re talking about an astounding 2.5 quintillion bytes of data being generated each and every day.”
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Recent Q&A in the Community
Q: What are the top cybersecurity trends you’ve been following recently in the energy industry? How are companies adapting to this trend to know security and resilience in their operations?
Read submitted answers and or add your own!
Q: How do utilities deal with the smart meters which are not reporting?
Read submitted answers and or add your own!
Relevant Recent Episodes of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast
Episode #178: “Breaking Boundaries: Cross-Industry Innovation at IMGIS 2024” with Pat Hohl and Bill Meehan, Directors at ESRI [Special Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast Presented by ESRI]
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Episode #175: “Safeguarding Today’s Grid from Modern Threats” with Brian Harrell, Vice President and Chief Security Officer at AVANGRID [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]
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