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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...
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.
Introduction to The Science of the Sale
Want to read a sample of the book? Here's the introduction, which outlines the themes and straightforward style of Mike Beehler's writing. Each chapter of the book features numerous "exhibits"—illustrations and practical instructions on how to navigate some of the...
A New Paradigm of Thinking Whitepaper
Innovation is all the buzz. But ideas are cheap: it’s solutions that have value. Can a regulated, monopolistic electric utility compete against the myriad nimble, technology start-ups that plan to change the world? Does it need to? We need a “new paradigm of...