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The aging of hydropower assets, coupled with the retirement of staff, presents a significant challenge in predicting the operation and maintenance (O&M) needs of our nation's infrastructure. This challenge is further complicated by changing climate conditions, leading to unexpected fluctuations in water levels and ambient temperatures. Digital Twins for Hydropower Systems provides operators with a solution to foresee the wear and tear on essential components like turbines, governors, and other critical systems. Discover how hydropower digital twins are transforming asset management and tackling operator challenges: - Read more at: [MSNBC article](https://lnkd.in/gsGd7-34) - Explore the project details at: [PNNL Hydropower Digital Twins](https://lnkd.in/g_ytnWJ3) #Digitaltwins #hydropower #AssetManagement

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Great article by @LisaCohn It's exciting to see V2G technology getting the recognition it deserves. As the report highlights, if we see widespread adoption, electric vehicles capacity alone could meet peak demand by 2035. This is really outstanding!

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To receive federal GRIP grants from the DOE, utilities must follow strict rules and create new processes. Utilities need to make sure they have proper policies in place to meet these requirements. Adapting internal systems, training staff, and using new tools are crucial to stay compliant and successful. By using solutions like Adlib’s document automation, utilities can streamline reporting, track progress accurately, and manage compliance documentation efficiently, ensuring successful project execution. https://lnkd.in/gdd2PpBh #DOE #GRIP #grants #compliance #utilities #documentautomation

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The Energy Central Network of Experts remains a valuable online resource where utility professionals can connect with and learn directly from thought leaders in the power sector. While we’re regularly adding new insiders to this key network, it’s also important to constantly checking in with our existing trusted experts to learn what they’re working on and what they see as the latest and greatest in their fields. Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Pat Hohl, PE, an established expert in our Digital Utility Community and the Director of Industry Solutions at Esri, to do just that. In this conversation, Pat reflects on his predictions from five years ago in the article Five Tech Trends to Embrace, and One Not So Much, highlighting the tech trends that have significantly shaped the industry, including the transformative power of AI and machine learning. He discusses the ongoing challenges utilities face, as well as how the rapid evolution of AI, cloud adoption, and data integration tools are redefining the utility landscape. This interview provides a comprehensive overview of the current and future tech trends in the utility sector and offers practical advice for those looking to leverage modern technologies. And don’t let the conversation end there: if you have follow-up questions or notes for Pat, leave them in the comments below to keep the discussion going! Checking In with Energy Central Experts: Pat Hohl, Director of Industry Solutions at Esri - [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Expert Interview] https://lnkd.in/eNsRHHD8

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The latest American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy whitepaper examines current approaches to incentivize utilities to adopt energy efficiency policies and outlines opportunities for developing energy code support programs. https://lnkd.in/egizbX6b

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White House announces $7.3B clean energy financing for Dairyland Power, 15 other co-ops. The federal funding will support 10 GW in clean energy projects, lowering electricity costs for cooperative utilities in 23 states, the White House said. Dairyland Power Cooperative, Hoosier Energy and United Power are among 16 cooperative utilities that were selected for $7.3 billion in federal funding for clean energy projects. The cooperatives will leverage the funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Empowering Rural America, or New ERA, program to spend about $29 billion on developing or buying over 10 GW of clean energy, related transmission and substation upgrades and distributed energy resource management software, the White House said Thursday. These investments will lower energy costs for rural Americans and help improve grid performance, resiliency and reliability for rural residents in 23 states, according to the White House. The $9.7 billion New Era program represents the largest investment in rural electrification since President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Rural Electrification Act into law in 1936, the USDA said. Under the program, cooperative utilities can receive a grant for up to 25% of their project cost, with total loans and grants limited to $970 million per cooperative. One of those cooperatives, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, plans to use the pending funding to support retiring 1,100 MW of coal-fired generation and buy 1,480 MW of solar, wind and battery storage across Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming, the USDA said. Meanwhile, Seminole Electric Cooperative plans to use its pending funding to build 700 MW of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects across rural parts of Florida. TNi Energy-BESS 1.20MW 10HR LDES, we've innovated a groundbreaking method that repurposes recycled lead-acid batteries, extending their life span to 25 years for C1 to C20 Energy Storage purposes. Previously, the industry lacked a safe and environmentally conscious alternative to lithium | sodium-ion batteries. However, our proprietary technique reveals that lead-acid batteries are not only SAFER but also 60-75% more cost-effective than their hazardous counterparts. Made in the USA #TNiEnergy,#10HRLDES,#ELDES,#C1toC20,#nebulositycloud, #BESS,#C3Energy,#Energy,#LDESSEnergy, #ZEROemmissions, #ZEROcarbon, #energytransistion, #LeadAcid Battery, #windpower, #solarpower, #VPP, #MicroGrid, #DERM, #HydroPower, #BitCoinMining 

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Our 2024 Water Report — based on expert analysis of survey results from about 630 U.S. #WaterSector stakeholders — highlights an industry on the cusp of change, waiting for the next regulations while continuing to manage the changes needed to meet existing challenges.⚖🚰 Take a closer look at our findings on how utilities are managing current and emerging regulations in #Wastewater: http://ms.spr.ly/6048WqvUK

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Exciting changes are on the horizon for U.S. energy infrastructure. FERC Order 2023 is set to streamline the interconnection process, prioritizing viable projects and reducing delays. California’s innovative enhancements are leading the way, and Texas is already seeing benefits from its “connect and manage” approach. These advancements promise a brighter, more efficient future for our energy grid, helping us meet growing demands and accelerate the clean energy transition. The future looks promising. #EnergyFuture #CleanEnergy #Innovation

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As #YourTrustedEnergyPatner keeping you informed is essential. It is also vital that we keep your electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible. Learn more about the balancing act that utilities face in this recent Substack by GM, Rick Dunn here: https://ow.ly/nR5N50T48sz #CommunityPowered #AffordableEnergy #ReliableEnergy #EnvironmentallyResponsibleEnergy

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It's here! Our second-annual State of Utilities Report shares insights from 300 professionals on the current state and near future of energy distribution. Read it: https://hubs.la/Q031TM-50

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Distributed Capacity Procurement is like giving utilities a superpower: they can now strategically place distributed energy resources (DERs) where they’re needed to build a more reliable grid. This builds a future where everyone wins: communities get more reliable power, vendors get new market opportunities, and ratepayers see innovation and a cleaner grid. 👷‍♀️👨‍🔧 Plus, with utilities driving this change, we can unlock the true power of solar, batteries, and other DERs at a scale. Get the details: https://hubs.la/Q02TgxBw0

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Tribal energy success story 🌟 Microgrids support tenuous lifelines during grid shutdowns. Learn how Blue Lake Rancheria's foresight and planning delivered "just-in-time" resilience as the climate crisis intensifies: https://bit.ly/4bFsV4P

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) continues its investment in improving the nations interconnection process with a focus on advancing AI technology in the space. GridUnity looks forward to being a part of this important initiative.

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Yes, thanks Advanced Energy United - a concise, clear explainer about #utility fixed charges, and why the Nevada proposed rate design change shouldn't be enabled. "Typically, utility bills are based on actual electricity and gas usage, perhaps with a modest fixed charge, but recently utilities have been proposing very large fixed charges on top of their already-approved charges and per-usage rates." https://lnkd.in/eCYiqK64

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