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

​​​​​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: Daniel Aschenbach

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: Daniel Aschenbach, President of AGVP Advisory/MFS Associates

Topics of Focus: Energy markets, Utility business

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Top Content This Month

The Role of States in Expanding EV Charging Infrastructure by Joseph Spadoro

States are playing a pivotal role in expanding EV charging infrastructure across the U.S. This article explores the strategies and policies driving this growth and what it means for the future of electric vehicles.

“As electric vehicles (EVs) become the cornerstone of transportation electrification initiatives nationally, the expansion of EV charging transmission and distribution infrastructure emerges as a critical factor in increasing consumer adoption.”

Read the full article and leave a comment or question for the author here

Grease, grime, and grit: Entergy’s River Bend employees beautify school

Entergy’s River Bend employees took on a unique challenge, transforming a local school through their hard work and dedication. Learn how their efforts to beautify the campus made a lasting impact on the community.

“Making our customers and communities successful makes our company successful. Volunteering in the community is one of many ways we improve the quality of life in the areas we serve.”

Read the full article and leave a comment or question for the author here

Undersea Cable Could End Puerto Rico’s Electricity Woes, Hook Up the World by Llewellyn King

An undersea cable may be the solution to ending Puerto Rico’s electricity struggles while connecting the island to the global grid. This article explores the potential of this transformative project and its broader implications.

“Some men go to war and come back broken. Others come back and black out that experience. Some are never whole again.”

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Recent Q&A in the Community

Q: I am a Floridian and I see that both the cities of Clearwater and St. Petersburg are looking at the concept of municipalizing. Any thoughts and/or papers on this?

Read submitted answers and or add your own!

Q: Tell us about your internship programs in the utility business: what jobs are your interns doing? What are some success stories?

Read submitted answers and or add your own!

Relevant Recent Episodes of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast

Episode #176: “From Gas to Grid on the Energy Transition” with Aaron Choo, Vice President of Gas Network Operations at National Grid [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]

Episode #175: “Safeguarding Today’s Grid from Modern Threats” with Brian Harrell, Vice President and Chief Security Officer at AVANGRID [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]

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