Getting Smart on Energy – February 2024 – [The Intelligent Utility Network Community Manager Digest]

Posted By: EN Todayon: February 22, 2024In: 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: Tom Alrich

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: Tom Alrich, Supply chain Cybersecurity and NERC CIP issues, including “CIP in the Cloud” and CIP-013, Tom Alrich LLC

Topics of Focus: Supply Chain Cybersecurity, SBOM, Cloud, NERC CIP

Recent Energy Central Contributions of Note:

Top Content This Month

ETRM New Year Resolutions: The risk of doing nothing by Hugo Stappers

Increase efficiency, minimize risks, stay competitive. Don’t miss out on the future of energy trading. Embrace ETRM software now!

“It starts with the most important question when you are going to do something that is difficult: why do I want this? You must ask yourself that if you didn’t do it, what would get worse? If you think about it carefully, you arrive at issues such as operational visibility, inefficient processes, increased operational risks, inefficient risk management, the lack of a competitive edge and even survival of the business. That creates urgency. If the urgency is great enough, you will find that it is worth the pain to persevere.”

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Part 2: Cleaning up your Grid Network Model Management “Junk Drawer” by Gerald Gray

Unlocking the power of Grid Network Model Management (GNMM): Streamlined operations, DER integration, and open standards for grid model excellence. Stay ahead with part three, charting the path for success.

“First, let’s refresh our view of the Network Model Management System (NMMS) ecosystem. This view is reflected in the simplified diagram below.”

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Key Components to Implementing Data-Centric AI for the Energy Industry by Yuxin Yang

Unlocking the power of Machine Learning (ML) in the energy sector: Enhancing grid management, customer engagement, and asset optimization. Discover how low-code platforms and data-centric AI are shaping the future of ML in energy. Stay tuned for insights on AI ethics and workforce adaptation.

“Today’s utilization of machine learning (ML) in the energy space spans a variety of applications, such as demand forecasting, asset management, renewable energy integration, and customer engagement. Effective algorithms help predict electricity, gas, and water usage patterns for efficient grid management and resource allocation.”

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Recent Q&A in the Community

Q: What are the types of data privacy best practices you’ve implemented to ensure top security, whether for utility customers, employees, IT systems, or otherwise?

Read submitted answers and or add your own!

Q: How smart meter data is being used by utilities?

Read submitted answers and or add your own!