Energy Central Insights Sppeal Issue Series Power Industry

Energy Central Insights™ Special Issue Series   Power Industry: 2020 Predictions and Trends

Letter from the Vice President of The Power Industry Network: As stated last week in 'Issue One' of the five-part Special Issue series on 2020 Power Industry Predictions and Trends, this annual tradition has quickly become a favorite. It's undeniable that utilities across the country and the world are right in the midst of drastic changes and challenges. Key topics of discussion include the 'digital utility' and all the benefits and challenges it brings; AI and customer experience; cybersecurity; innovation and how to leverage the expansion of technologies that are already in place; microgrids, electrification, grid resiliency and realiability; DERs; energy efficiency; the resurgent focus on energy storage technologies; and more... In this issue, experts across every part of the utility industry talk about trends they anticipate the industry will see this year. Some of these predictions may even surprise you. Please enjoy this second issue of this series. And if you have an extra minute, be sure to share your thoughts and feedback in the comments section! Audra C Drazga

New Posts         Mike Brozek, SVP Technology & Engineering, Anterix     Black Skies and Blue in 2020: Supporting Growth While Preparing for Disaster   In 2020, utilities will increasingly recognize that frequent black sky days are the new normal-and we will build systems that help us react to those emergencies even as they support our blue sky... Click to continue       Derek Jones, Director, Guidehouse     Prediction: Fleets of ACES Vehicles Dominate the Power Industry Dialogue in 2030   Through 2030, expect the focus to be on the connected and electric portions of ACES (autonomous, connected, electric, and shared transportation modes) delivered through the traditional retail model.... Click to continue       Jennifer Szaro, Vice President - Research and Education, Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)     Utility Transformation and Innovation in 2020   2020 is a year of opportunity for utility transformation and industry innovation.... Click to continue       Bud Vos, President and CEO, Enbala Power Networks     Storage and Reliability - There's a new prohibition in town   With the start of this century's roaring 20s upon us, there's a new prohibition in town. This time it extends beyond the borders of the United States, with the global community demanding the... Click to continue       Steve Kihm, Principal and Chief Economist, Slipstream     What Utility Executives Should Be Thinking About in 2020: Preparing for the Future by Examining Prior Disruptions Inside and Outside the Electric Utility Industry   While seeing the future is always challenging, we make it even more difficult if we do not understand key events in the past.... Click to continue       Joy Ditto, CEO, American Public Power Association     The Community-owned Difference: Lessons for Maintaining a Customer Focus   There's no doubt that there are massive operational challenges facing the industry, including cybersecurity, but through it all, electric utilities-particularly public power-must keep a keen focus... Click to continue       Allan Drury, Media Relations manager, Con Edison     Six Energy Trends for 2020   In 2020 and beyond, Con Edison will continue to harden the electric grid against vulnerabilities identified in its newly released... Click to continue       Sabrina Cowden, CEO, Milepost Consulting, SPC     Electrification, cyberterrorism and retiring energy workers: What's facing utilities in 2020 and beyond   It's not a stretch to say that the energy sector has never been more dynamic.... Click to continue       Mary Pressler, Owner, QuickElectricity.com     How Texas Could Keep the Power Grid Stable on Summer 2020   Just two decades ago, solar panels and wind turbines were not cost-effective for electricity production. However, they are now among the fastest growing power sources around the world.... Click to continue       Navneet Trivedi, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Vrinda Inc.     Welcome 2020 - The decade of clean electrification   2020 is the decade of electrification. Utilities have significant opportunity provided they are willing to disrupt their current business model and not hide behind regulatory constraints. If not... Click to continue       Matthew Olney, Content Manager, Dyball Associates     Energy Price Forecast 2020   Read our Energy Price Forecast 2020... Click to continue       Alison Alvarez, CEO, Co-Founder, BlastPoint     5 EV Charging Trends We Hope to See Flourish Throughout 2020   Geographic data and consumer behavior research show that EV buyersm manufacturers, public utilities, OEMs, policy makers and commercial business owners are making tactical progress toward... Click to continue       Rafael Herzberg, Consultant energy affairs, Self employed     2020 Predictions and Trends: the decision making process turnaround   For many decades Industrial, commercial, and institutional energy users have become accustomed to follow power rate and other energy sources signals emanated by the respective regulators.... Click to continue       Douglas Fant, Counsel, SunZia Transmission LLC     Energy Data in 2020   The key word in electric power systems in 2020 is "disruption". The energy sector generally has remained insulated from the impact of technology while technology has been fundamentally altering the... Click to continue