Whitepapers, videos, and more
Stay Safe and Warm—And Resilient
Stay safe and warm. Texas isn’t the only place it’s gonna be cold. Bitter cold (-15) predicted for KC as well on 02/15. Always a reminder of the value of the grid!
Where Is My Smart City
COVID-19, unrest in the streets and a contentious Presidential election significantly slowed efforts for smart cities and the positive economic development that results. But 2021 is here.
Stay Safe and Warm—And Resilient
Stay safe and warm. Texas isn’t the only place it’s gonna be cold. Bitter cold (-15) predicted for KC as well on 02/15. Always a reminder of the value of the grid!
Where Is My Smart City
COVID-19, unrest in the streets and a contentious Presidential election significantly slowed efforts for smart cities and the positive economic development that results. But 2021 is here.
Ameren Wins Confidence
Ameren won confidence for a new transmission line.
Duke Energy’s Solar Plants
Duke Energy joins FP&L in getting regulatory approval to build massive solar plants in the coming years.
CEO for the Day 2021—Post COVID-19
The challenges of 2020 are a true test of American business leadership especially in our regulated electric and gas utilities with an “obligation” to serve. This post explores where CEOs should focus.
Rethinking Resiliency Published at Fortnightly
Even working within the most ideal conditions, operating a safe, reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric utility is a challenging task. Unfortunately, 2020 has been anything but ideal.
NationalGrid Announces Move into Hydrogen
National Grid joins NextEra and LADWP in announcing their move into hydrogen and, ultimately, hydrogen fuel cells. Fuel cells and hydrogen have many advantages and opportunities …
Equal Opportunity for the American Dream Whitepaper
Election season is upon us and the mayors of America have a challenging idea perfect for engineers to lead on…. The U.S. Conference of Mayors has proposed an election-year policy agenda called Mayors’ Vision for America: A 2020 Call for Action. See prnewswire.com. The...
Whitepaper: Finding Opportunity in the Green New Deal
The Green New Deal was proposed by the Green Party of the United States in 2016. The Green New Deal outlines a plan to develop a new, green economy based on 100% clean energy by 2030. It has been endorsed and promoted by many candidates for President of the United...
IEEE PES T&D Expo in Chicago
I am honored to moderate two panels at the IEEE PES T&D Expo this April 20-23 in Chicago: “Improvements in Transmission Line O&M” and “Fire Mitigation and Grid Resiliency.”
Leadership Event Opportunity!
Here’s a great opportunity to be part of an important new leadership event from T&D World Magazine. If you work on emerging technologies related to fire and risk mitigation you need to attend and apply to be a speaker. Weather stations and drones providing new...
Whitepaper: Starting to Build the Infrastructure Ecosystem
America needs new infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers ranks the condition of our infrastructure in the 2017 Report Card (at infrastructurereportcard.org), and we rate a disappointing, D+. There is no debate over the need to improve our...
Whitepaper: The Case for Underground Distribution
The electric power industry has long stated that overhead (OH) electric distribution is more cost-effective than underground (UG) distribution. But this is the 21st Century, and we don’t need to design electric distribution infrastructure using 20th Century wood poles, span guys, down guys, fly taps and aerial mounted equipment like transformers, switches and cap banks.
Talking artificial intelligence and smart cities with Mike Beehler
Via Smart Energy TV Mike Beehler, a speaker at Itron Utility Week 2019 and the Chief Opportunity Officer at Mike Beehler & Associates, joins us for a discussion about smart cities and the impact artificial intelligence...
The Next Gen Vision of the Future Event
I am honored to moderate The Next Gen Vision of the Future panel at Distributech 2020 on January 28th in San Antonio. A diverse panel of planners, engineers and operators with 10-15 years of industry experience will share their vision of the future of the electric...
Energized Line Protection Move in The Florida Keys
Florida Keys Electric Cooperative and good friend, Al Hernandez, President of Powerserve Technologies, Inc at https://powerservetech.com/ share this impressive video entitled “Energized Line Protection Move in the Florida Keys.”
Whitepaper: Benefits of Electrification
Electrification is sweeping through America. The application of safe, reliable, affordable and clean electricity claims many benefits. But, just what are those benefits and why should engaged mayors care? Forward looking, inclusive solutions to never-ending,...
The Path Forward for JEA
The Sale of JEA has been discussed and debated for years. It is (was) highly political. Finally, a pro-sale Mayor was elected and now bids are received for the multi-billion dollar deal. Here's the article. Some have advocated (successfully, so far) to sell JEA’s...
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Speak at ASCE Convention this October 11 I'll present on: Artificial Intelligence and Electric Infrastructure Resiliency Speak at Itron this October 14 on Smart Cities I’ll present with Avista Utilities Curt Kirkeby who will update us on the Urbanova project in...
Whitepaper: CEO for the Day
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a publically traded or private held company is a tough job. It requires leadership skills, business acumen and stamina.
An Upcoming Speaking Event
I’m honored to speak again about smart cities at Itron’s Utility Week 2019. I’ll present with Avista Utilities Curt Kirkeby who will update us on the Urbanova project in Spokane. See https://urbanova.org/. Mayors and city managers need real answers about smart cities...
Electric Utilities and Smart Cities
Electric utilities can explore public private partnerships (PPP’s) to bring much needed funding to smart city projects. Someone has to lead….let it be us.