The Grid Mod Pod | Episode 36: Integrated System Planning 101 with Zach Pollock

Описание: Welcome to the Grid Mod Pod, brought to you by AEIC. In this podcast, you’ll hear from the utility industry’s top operations leaders on how their companies are working to modernize and improve our ever-evolving power grid. Thank you for joining us.

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In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by Zach Pollock, Director of Grid Strategy and Emerging Technology at Xcel Energy. Here’s what you’ll learn when you listen in:

-Why integrated system planning is essential for modernizing utilities
-How the utility industry has evolved significantly over the last century to include new focus areas such as decarbonization
-An overview of some of the most crucial aspects of planning, including collaboration and visibility into the edge of the grid
-Why utilities must account for uncertainty when forecasting load growth and new technology adoption
-How data analytics enhances our understanding of customer behavior
-Why staying curious can lead to impactful career opportunities.

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This podcast is brought to you by AEIC, the place where operations leaders come together to share knowledge and provide guidance to the electric utility industry. We'll be back with a new episode next week. Until then, keep powering on!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Integrated System Planning
02:59 The Evolution of the Utility Industry
05:10 The Need for Integrated Planning
08:01 Collaboration and Operational Excellence
10:59 Data Analytics in Utility Planning
13:54 Forecasting Customer Behavior
16:57 The Importance of Visibility in the Grid
19:37 Inspiring the Next Generation of Utility Leaders