Getting Smart on Energy – January 2025 – [The Intelligent Utility Network Community Manager Digest]

Posted By: EN Todayon: January 23, 2025In: General Energy News

Thank you for checking out the Intelligent Network Community Manager digest. This piece compiles important articles that concern different elements of sustainability, climate and emissions, electric vehicles, and the green side of the utility sector. 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: Naoufal Layad

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: Naoufal Layad, Senior Data Scientist at C3 AI

Topics of Focus: Artificial Intelligence for energy

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Top Content This Month

Why do we need to replace NERC CIP-010 R1? by Tom Alrich

The world of regulations can be a complicated one to navigate, so having our resident experts on NERC like Tom Alrich in the community is always critical. Take a look at his current proposal here.

“I have written multiple posts recently (including this one and this one) on why CIP-007 R2, the NERC CIP patch management requirement, needs to be rewritten as a risk-based (or “objectives-based”) vulnerability management requirement”

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

GIS: A Game-Changer in Charging Station Planning by S Pradeep

As we expand the EV charging network, smartly locating new chargers is critical to understanding where they are needed, what impact they will have to the local grid, and looking far enough in the the future to be thoughtful. This article touches on how GIS technology is able to open new opportunities to do so intelligently.

“The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is reshaping the global automotive landscape, driven by the urgent need to transition to sustainable transportation. A critical challenge to widespread EV adoption, however, lies in addressing the infrastructure gap, particularly the availability of strategically located charging stations.”

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

AI-Driven Utilities of the Future by Ayan Banerjee

AI is a buzzword, you’re hearing about it everywhere and in every sector, but that doesn’t mean it’s just buzz. In this article that’s spurred a lot of discussion in the Energy Central community, Ayan highlights what the future utility that well-embraces AI can and should look like. Take a look and be sure to check out the comments as well.

“The energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with power utilities racing to embrace cleaner, smarter, and more resilient solutions. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to play a pivotal role in this transition over the next 2-3 years, enabling utilities to optimize operations, enhance customer engagement, and integrate renewable energy seamlessly.”

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

Recent Q&A in the Community

Q: Hi all, for those involved in Digital Transformation, I am interested to know if your organization is using the Scaled Agile Framework , SAFe, for product development to deliver business solutions?

Read submitted answers and or add your own!