5 emerging technologies utilities should have on their radar: Highlights from the Summer Tech Roundup webinar

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Our tech roundup webinars keep you updated on the latest developments in efficiency, load management, and decarbonization technologies. At the Summer 2024 Tech Roundup, we highlighted 10 technologies that'll have the most potential for utility pilots and programs.

In this blog post, we’ll highlight five of the most promising technologies from the event and what we like about them. 

Could electrifying public transportation be the key to achieving energy equity goals?

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As cities across the US and Canada (and beyond) grapple with challenges related to sustainability and equity, the role of public transportation is coming into sharper focus. In particular, the electrification of buses and their role in providing sustainable public transportation for cities and schools is key to achieving energy transformation and, particularly, our energy equity and justice goals.

Unlocking value: How data science is helping Alabama Power make 2024 a transformative year

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Data science is opening up new avenues for utilities to quickly analyze the data available to them, which enables their engineering teams to diagnose system issues in ways that were previously unattainable.

With 2023 now in the rearview mirror and a fresh year upon us, I caught up with Jesse Woods, manager of data analytics for distribution, Alabama Power, to reflect on the role data science is playing at his utility, highlight successes to date, and consider what 2024 has in store.

6 utility New Year’s resolutions to benefit customers and the grid

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Happy New Year! This time of year often finds us reflecting on the year before and identifying areas of growth and improvement. But a new year also brings a lot of opportunities to make changes, set new goals, and start anew. As we gear up for another year of helping utilities tackle challenges head-on, we wanted to share a list of New Year’s resolutions that every utility should consider in 2024.

Bring it on, 2024—we’re ready for ya!