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Gridlock

Gridlock

Written by: Koppers
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 In each episode of Gridlock, we talk about things that can and must be done to create and protect grid resiliency in the face of increased threats from climate change.

As we all know, preparing the grid for climate change requires a prep mentality, smart strategic planning, and having the right resources on the ground to execute these proactive climate-change plans and to have the capability to respond to urgent and unpredictable weather and other climate-change related circumstances.

Gridlock is sponsored by Koppers Utility & Industrial Products, the country’s largest American-owned wood pole manufacturer, supplying quality poles and cross-arms to utilities nationwide. Koppers' products are used by utilities of every size to help power the nation’s electrical infrastructure, from the smallest co-op to the largest investor-owned utility.Koppers Economics
Episodes
  • Where will AI lead us in the fight against climate change?

    Where will AI lead us in the fight against climate change?
    Sep 23 2024
    Climate change is a continuously evolving field of study, accompanied by a wealth of data. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly vital role in predicting the impact climate change may have on electric utilities nationwide.

    Join our guest, Dan Bilello, Director of the Strategic Energy Analysis Center at National Renewable Energy Laboratory as he shares insights on climate change and the role of AI in addressing the resulting challenges for utilities.
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    22 mins
  • Actuaries, Insurance & the Utility Industry

    Actuaries, Insurance & the Utility Industry
    May 28 2024
    Climate-induced natural disasters continue to grow in frequency, size and cost, causing many utilities to rethink their approach to how they insure their businesses. Helping analyze and assist insurance companies in pricing policies is one of the primary roles of the insurance actuary. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Alp Can, actuary and Chair of the Actuaries Climate Index, a North American-based organization which helps insurers quantify the inherent financial risk a utility is likely to face from climate-related disasters within their operating footprint.
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    27 mins
  • Helping Co-Ops Fight Climate Change

    Helping Co-Ops Fight Climate Change
    Apr 10 2024
    Season 2 of Gridlock kicks off with an in-depth look at how climate change is impacting rural-based electric utilities in the U.S. Guest Claire Sierawski of the USDA helps oversee the approval and funding of multiple new government initiatives aimed at both building more grid resiliency and helping further clean energy production among co-ops in our country. Join us and learn more about both the program focus, funding levels and anticipated timeline for implementation of these initiatives.
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    22 mins
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