Articles by tag: utilities
As cities and states increasingly implement energy benchmarking, disclosure, and transparency mandates, utilities and businesses find themselves navigating a complex landscape of compliance and opportunity. The rise of building performance standards, such as New York’s Local Law 97, Boston’s Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO), and Denver’s Energize Denver, underscores the urgency for detailed…
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Utility Companies Should Aim for Flexible Network Solutions for Long Term Success
As the global push towards sustainable energy practices intensifies, utility companies face the monumental task of modernizing their grids to accommodate new technologies and increasing demand. The challenge lies not just in the adoption of new technologies but in choosing the right network solutions that align with their specific modernization goals. How can utility…
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Utility Industry is Prioritizing Bandwidth Optimization as Part of Network Integration Efforts
With the utility industry gradually changing, a significant focus has been placed on modernizing the energy grid to accommodate more sophisticated data capture and sharing capabilities. This shift is driven by the need to optimize bandwidth and improve the efficiency and reliability of power delivery, especially in light of increasing demands such as electric…
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Creating and Preserving Resilience is Priority for Utility Infrastructure
Growing conversations surrounding climate change have also intensified discussions on the frequency and severity of weather-related disasters, and the resilience of utility infrastructures, particularly power grids. As a result, examining the dynamic world of utility infrastructure is increasingly pertinent. This urgency to bolster the structural integrity of the electrical grid cannot be overstated since…
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From Power Lines to Passwords: The Utility Sector Must Elevate Cybersecurity to Safeguard the Grid
As utilities increasingly integrate digital technologies into their operations, the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures is pushed to the forefront. As discussed by West Monroe, the intermingling of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) networks reveals a landscape ripe with benefits yet fraught with emerging security threats. This blend necessitates stronger cyber…
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DTECH 2024: Enterprise Asset Management in Utilities Get a Powerful Lift From AI and IoT
When AI and IoT work together, good things happen in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). When evolved EAM is applied to utilities; good things become great solutions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing asset management in the utility sector, enhancing operational efficiency, reliability, and cost savings. AI enables predictive maintenance, allowing utilities to anticipate equipment failures…
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UBBA Seeks to Help the Utility Industry Capitalize on Technology Advancements and Opportunities
The rapid transformation of the utility industry was palpable at DISTRIBUTECH 2024, highlighting the sector’s stride towards a future powered by artificial intelligence, sustainable energy, and electric vehicles. Secure and resilient connectivity remains the linchpin of this evolution, a focus underscored by the Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) and its commitment to private LTE networks…