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Lessons From Disruption

Lessons From Disruption

Written by: Industry Dive's Brand Studio
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 COVID-19 has had a big impact on utilities and their ability to keep critical infrastructure projects on track. From new health precautions and restrictions at job sites to challenges in how teams collaborate, the pandemic has added hurdles to getting projects built.

In this five-part podcast series, Utility Dive Brand Studio will speak with experts from the utility industry about how technology and smart planning have helped navigate COVID-19 challenges and also provided important lessons to guide future successCopyright Industry Dive's Brand Studio Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Episode Title: Ep. 05: The Shift to Renewables

    Episode Title: Ep. 05: The Shift to Renewables
    Oct 19 2020
    In episode #5 of “Lessons from Disruption – Navigating the Pandemic and Beyond” we are going to work our way through some of these conflicting assessments and get a firmer grasp on where the markets for storage, rooftop solar, electric vehicles, and other clean energy resources are headed over the short and long-term. We will also get some insights about what utilities can do to prepare.

    Supporting Materials:
    - Promising Outlook for Lithium-Ion Battery Technology—Once Risks Are Addressed - https://hubs.ly/H0vcf9D0
    Lithium-ion batteries are here to stay. Use cases are growing every day. Cell pricing continues to decline and manufacturing is ramping up to meet global demand. At the same time, battery energy density continues to improve, and manufacturers are developing more cost‑effective packaging to reduce installation costs. Read the white paper to learn more.
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    42 mins
  • Ep. 04: Keeping Construction Moving Forward

    Ep. 04: Keeping Construction Moving Forward
    Oct 12 2020
    In episode #4 of “Lessons from Disruption – Navigating the Pandemic and Beyond” we are going to discuss how utilities can keep their critical infrastructure projects moving towards completion without sacrificing the health and safety of all workers.

    Supporting Materials:
    - Key Factors for Successful Solar Construction - https://hubs.ly/H0vcdBJ0
    Upfront planning, early integration of engineering and construction, stringent quality control programs, and application of lessons learned can result in solar farms that meet scope, schedule, budget and performance objectives. Read the white paper to learn more.
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    30 mins
  • Ep. 03: Leveraging the Technology Spectrum: From security to project execution

    Ep. 03: Leveraging the Technology Spectrum: From security to project execution
    Oct 5 2020
    In episode #3 of “Lessons from Disruption – Navigating the Pandemic and Beyond” we are going to discuss how utilities can deploy a range of technologies in order to keep critical infrastructure projects moving towards completion without jeopardizing the health and safety of workers.

    Supporting Materials:
    - Visualizing Return-to-Work Facility Management Plans - https://hubs.ly/H0vcdzt0
    Geographic information systems (GIS) have been used for years to create, manage and analyze data about roadways, utility infrastructure and parcels of land. More recently, these tools are being used internally to map out indoor spaces, particularly as businesses begin to visualize a safe return to work for employees. Learn more in the blog.

    - Indoor GIS and Facility Management Webinar - https://hubs.ly/H0vcf650
    The importance of GIS in the context of workforce automation, increased need for reliability/resiliency and explosion of IoT demands is crucial. Learn more in the webinar.

    - Steps for Migration to Utility Network Model - https://hubs.ly/H0vcdBs0
    The ArcGIS Utility Network allows utilities to improve operational efficiency and asset utilization while strengthening relationships with regulators and consumers. But migrating to the new model can be challenging. Read the white paper to learn more.
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    44 mins
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