The Grid Mod Pod | Episode 66: The Complexities of Grid Transformation with Ben Lanz

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 Ben Lanz, Senior Director of Industry and External Affairs at Osmose. Here's what you'll learn about when you tune in:

-Why grid modernization is not just about digital tools, but the physical infrastructure.
-How data plays a crucial role in diagnosing and extending the life of utility assets.
-What the similarities and differences are between resilience and reliability
-Why utilities need to communicate the value of their upgrades to gain public support.
-How pilot projects can demonstrate the value of data-driven decision-making.
-Why the next generation of utility leaders must embrace data and technology.

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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 Foundations of Grid Modernization
04:15 The Evolution of Asset Management
07:43 Defining Reliability and Resiliency
11:35 Understanding Metrics and Their Impact
15:54 Communication and Trust in the Utility Sector
22:39 Data-Driven Decisions in Utilities
27:41 Quantifying Avoided Costs and Predictive Analytics
33:10 De-Siloing Data for Enhanced Utility Operations
37:55 Empowering the Next Generation in Utility Management