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

Posted By: EN Todayon: March 28, 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: Dan Brown

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: Dan Brown, Director of Marketing, Linux Foundation Energy

Topics of Focus: Open source software

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Top Content This Month

Bridging Data Gaps in Energy Sector: A Case Study on Utility Bill Verification in Ontario using Digital Data via Green Button and EBT infrastructures by Francis Palma

In Ontario, utility bill verification is revealing significant data gaps in the energy sector, highlighting inefficiencies and opportunities for cost savings. This case study explores how better data management can drive smarter energy decisions.

“Access to standardized, digital energy billing and meter information is crucial for advancing research and innovation in the energy sector. Without granular data, smart grid technology and performance-based algorithms face significant challenges, hindering global efforts to optimize energy costs and develop effective management strategies.”

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It’s Not About the Money by Robert Austin

In the energy sector, financial investments often take a backseat to strategic planning and operational execution. This article argues that success isn’t just about money—it’s about making the right decisions with the resources available.

“One of the many fears people have about artificial intelligence (AI) is that it will take their jobs. From screenwriters to longshoremen. there have been several protests and labor actions against the use of automation and AI.”

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NERC CIP in the cloud: Is there a difference between SaaS and BCS? by Tom Alrich

As cloud adoption grows, the distinction between SaaS and BCS under NERC CIP regulations becomes increasingly important. This deep dive clarifies the security and compliance implications for utilities navigating the shift to cloud-based solutions.

“In the meetings of the informal NERC Cloud Technical Advisory Group (CTAG), we’re starting to discuss some of the fundamental questions that will arise when the CIP standards are revised to accommodate use of the cloud. ”

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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?

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Q: Geospatial Digital Asset Management (DAM) Platforms?

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