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Investor-owned #utilities, electric co-ops, and power planning districts across North America use the EnCompass model to reliably forecast market conditions, resource operations, and prices. For example, Encompass enables you to evaluate a power purchase agreement under different types of risk conditions.

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The shift to electrified transportation is well underway and #Utilities are working to ensure the grid can handle the increased energy demand needed to charge electric vehicles (EVs). To effectively manage #EV adoption and the growing demand for charging, utilities need to embrace proactive, analytics-driven approaches, like Itron, Inc.'s distributed intelligence (DI) solution. DI provides real-time insight into EV charging patterns and control out to the grid edge, which is crucial to preventing grid overloads. Nick Tumilowicz, director of distributed energy management at Itron, shares more in this T&D World article:

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Increased electric grid infrastructure investments are needed to provide critical resilience and reliability for customers and communities. Entergy is leading the way but this is a collaborative approach that involves all of us. Check out what our Chair and CEO Drew Marsh recently had to say on the topic.  https://politi.co/3QXDnN4

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I'm looking forward to sitting down with Dawn Cappelli, CISSP to discuss some of the challenges our rural utility agencies face when it comes to security. We'll take a look at how agencies have successfully responded and shored up the resilience of their utilities (like power, water, and gas) in the face of mounting threats like ransomware, hacktivists, and other adversaries. #gWorks, #towntalk, #ruralutilities, #communitydefense #otsecurity

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Kudos to the work Tom Hopcroft is doing at net zero institute to bring sustainability leaders and experts together to share proven strategies, ideas, and connections. As Tom says, "corporations will pivot towards embedding sustainability deeply within their core business strategies instead of treating it as an ancillary concern. More companies will embrace innovative business practices, renewable energy sources, and principles of circular economy to reduce their carbon footprint." Given the urgency of the climate crisis, collaboration will be key towards addressing the most critical environmental challenges.

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As Sharelynn said - let’s make the planet a better place every day. Check out her latest blog to learn how we are all in this together and we can make a difference! #womeninenergy #energytransition

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As renewable energy’s role in the energy mix increases, energy equity programs help address the disproportionate impact of costs to low-income households and overcome obstacles to customer satisfaction. In Renewable Energy World, TRC's Duane Baldwin offers approaches for improving renewable energy availability to underserved communities. Read more: https://okt.to/ASWCsd #Renewables #EnergyGeneration

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What would happen if every US household had a #heatpump? According to a recent study, emissions in the residential sector could plummet by a jaw-dropping 36 to 64 percent, contributing to an overall reduction in US emissions by 5 to 9 percent. Check out the recent article by Matt Simon for WIRED to learn more. Link in the first comment below. 👇

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Recent developments in grid modernization focus on enhancing grid reliability, resilience, and the integration of renewable energy sources. Innovations such as 'advanced reconductoring' are being explored to upgrade existing power lines for higher capacity, facilitating the transmission of electricity from renewable sources over longer distances. Additionally, there's a push towards creating a more resilient and responsive grid to accommodate the increasing demand from clean technology and AI.

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An example of the energy transition is the transition from local local local to local local micro grid when describing a desirable place to live.

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TE Connectivity has published its 2024 Industry Technology Index report, with global insights comparing engineering's perspective on a variety of issues vs. executives. There's a lot of alignment, which is good. One area where there isn't: More than 70% of engineers say that their leaders haven’t provided clear direction on how to achieve #sustainability goals. Another 47% said they often meet resistance from executives when they propose sustainable solutions. Less surprisingly, execs are a lot more satisfied that adequate resources have been allocated than the engineering team is.

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Not too late to sign up for this excellent webinar tomorrow! #scope3 #supplychain #renewables

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Business customers hold the key to our clean energy future, yet as an industry we haven't mobilized them at the scale needed to unlock their true decarbonization potential. One missing piece? We haven’t truly put these customers first by starting with a holistic picture of who they are and what they need. To create a customer engagement solution that truly addresses business needs, at Uplight we've put our preconceived notions aside and listened directly to customers - resulting in a solution that drives better outcomes for businesses, the utilities that serve them, and the planet. I shared my thoughts on this in a Utility Dive piece published today. Check it out!  

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On Energy Efficiency Day, we’re focused on making sure that the benefits of the clean energy transition apply to everyone. TRC’s Duane Baldwin talks about how our industry can bring energy efficiency & renewables to households of all income levels, with a focus on equity, fairness & trust. Read the conversation here: https://okt.to/8xOmnu #EnergyEfficiencyDay

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Green Success Stories sat down with Jonathon Cremer of Evrsphere to discuss how they use sustainability discovery, ESG planning, and product–partner integration to help organizations meet their ESG and sustainability goals. https://lnkd.in/eH_V5QuD

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Understanding Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is crucial in today’s energy transition. These systems store renewable energy, improve grid reliability, and lower costs, playing a key role in a sustainable future by connecting energy generation and consumption. Learn more in Global Power Supply's blog post: https://lnkd.in/d_8ikQnM.

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U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) funds $7.5M for data-driven grid modernization projects. Efforts include work by North Dakota State University and University of California, Riverside to enhance grid stability and resilience. #GridTech #EnergySecurity #EnergyInnovation #DOE #Transformer

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We're hiring two critical roles at UtilityAPI, looking for leaders for our Business Development and Regulatory/Policy functions. These roles are tremendously impactful opportunities to help connect the utility and DER communities, through strategic partnerships, smart policy, and scalable solutions. I know some folks get turned off by data: either because it seems too boring or too intimidating. Don't get me wrong, it can get pretty nerdy at times; but what doesn't in energy? In reality, much of what we do here is help build bridges between customers, solution providers, utilities, and regulators. We're a rare company with strong trusted relationships both inside and outside the utility. This gives us a unique ability to find win-wins and really move things forward. These two roles are critical to doubling down on that approach. If you're interested (and can look past the fact that the roles report to me), I really encourage you to apply. Even if you're not totally sure you meet the qualifications, please give it a shot. Some of the best folks I know still suffer from crippling impostor syndrome (TBH, it's been hitting me a lot these days too, but that's another post 😅), so don't let that stop you. https://lnkd.in/ghEJHVw2 https://lnkd.in/gGcMyKpD

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