The Best in the Biz – July 2024 – [EnergyBiz Network Community Manager Digest]

Posted By: EN Todayon: July 03, 2024In: General Energy News

Thank you for checking out the EnergyBiz Network Community Manager digest. This piece compiles important articles that concern different elements of energy commerce, such as customer care and utility management. The articles referred to in this piece are just a small smattering of the content posted on Energy Central, so make sure to check the rest of the site.

Get to Know Your Community Members – This Month’s Member Spotlight

Spotlight: Paul Ciampoli

What sets Energy Central apart from other online industry outlets is the true community-level feel. To highlight that aspect, this spot each month will feature a quick profile of one of your fellow Community Members for you to get to know and inspire you to reach out to them: leave a comment on their recent Energy Central content, follow their profile, and build a new connection in the industry!

Name and Title: Paul Ciampoli, News Director at American Public Power Association

Topics of Focus: Community-owned electric utilities

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Top Content This Month

On the Verge of a New Age, Electricity and AI Share the Future by Llewellyn King

Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the utility industry, transforming both opportunities and challenges in electricity supply. From enhancing operations to the soaring demands of AI-driven data centers, explore the profound impact of AI on the future of energy and the pivotal role of electricity in this new technological age.

“A new age in the human experience on Earth is underway. It is an age of change as profound — and possibly more so — than the Industrial Revolution, when the steam engine introduced the concept of post-animal labor, known as shaft horsepower.”

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Energy industry trend update – Where’s the focus? by Russ Hissom

Uncover the latest trends shaping the power and utilities sector in 2024, from the rapid expansion of renewable energy and advancements in energy storage to the rise of electric vehicles and smart grids. Dive into how these innovations, along with increased focus on cybersecurity, AI, and the emerging hydrogen economy, are driving a transformative shift towards a sustainable, resilient, and technologically advanced energy landscape.

“We started off 2024 with the trends in mainstream reporting being renewable energy related, sustainability, resiliency, and overall, an industry in transition. It’s so much more than that and here are some thoughts on the state of the industry.”

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Creating Purpose: Mentoring A Younger Work Force by Kevin Anderson

Explore how modern leadership can adapt to the changing dynamics of the corporate ladder and address the Peter Principle by cultivating empathy and comprehensive experience in management. Learn strategies to shift the mindset of younger workers, foster a culture of appreciation for every role, and enhance leadership skills to create an engaged and motivated workforce.

“I recently read an article on FastCompany stating that millennials and Gen Z are descending the corporate ladder. As a Gen Xer raised by boomer parents, I was instilled with the value of climbing the corporate ladder from an early age.”

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