Food for thought when feeding machine learning algorithms for vegetation management
Machine learning and artificial intelligence have strong potential in vegetation management, but there is a lot that can go wrong. My last blog discussed the…
Category: Technology
Commonwealth Edison poised to revolutionize energy delivery with Bronzeville Microgrid
Senior Vice President Of Technical Services M. Michelle Blaise Discusses The Project’s Significance In A Time Of Rapid Change. Chicago’s Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) is leading…
Missouri utility embarks on $5.3 billion grid modernization plan
Microgrid And New Technology Pilot Program To Be Included. Ameren Missouri over the next five years plans to invest $5.3 billion on more than 2,000…
Applying metering analytics to common distribution challenges
Meter data improves visibility into the edge of the electric system, directly impacting a wide range of utility operations. Distribution utilities have installed millions of…
Edge computing plus blockchain is on the bleeding edge (Blockchain series part 2)
Blockchain was developed to facilitate the business of cryptocurrency, but now utilities can leverage the technology to solve other business problems. Marrying Blockchain with edge…
This is what an analytics partnership looks like: Avista and PNNL’s collaboration
Avista and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together on advancing the grid. You may know…
TOU Rates: Marketing Financial Benefits of EV Ownership
In the face of declining profits, utility companies are recognizing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging as a viable source of revenue. According to a report from…
Blockchain linking business challenges and solutions for utilities (Blockchain series part 1)
Once regarded as a back-door payment solution for less-than-legal online commerce, Blockchain is moving into the mainstream due to its ability to solve complex problems…
Customer and Data Analytics Part 2: Mastering Utility Customer Satisfaction 2.0 through AI
AI is becoming indispensable across industries, and utilities are not immune. Back in 2012, the Aberdeen group reported that merely 18% of utility industry businesses…
Expedite Energy Transformation by Adopting Proven Practices
5 Precepts That Promote Effective Power System Planning and Operations In November 2018, the European Commission adopted a strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern,…