Planning is essential as new, sophisticated operational technology is deployed for utilities

Nathan Brown, Kevin Huff | Source: Power Engineering | Posted 04/23/2024

Use whatever analogy you want to describe the future of electric utilities, and it still will probably not capture the full scope of the dramatic changes currently underway. Many states have already set aggressive decarbonization mandates with deadlines that set fixed points in time at which greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from utilities must be reduced by 90% or more, while overall electrical output must be increased by up to 100%. Though utilities are not the only industrial sector under pressure to formulate plans to reduce GHG emissions, they are nevertheless getting much of the attention.

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The future of electric utilities is undergoing dramatic changes, with many states setting aggressive decarbonization mandates that require significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions while increasing electrical output. Utilities are facing pressure to reduce emissions while keeping rates affordable, leading to challenges never seen before, necessitating a strategic and integrated approach to implement technology for a sustainable grid of the future.

Various challenges face utilities, including the need to improve service reliability and grid resilience alongside decarbonization mandates. As utilities transition to a more dynamic grid, a cohesive plan that aligns cross-functional efforts, especially in upgrading operational technology and information technology networks, is crucial. Proactive planning is essential as utilities navigate large-scale operational upgrades and deploy new technologies to modernize the grid while ensuring cybersecurity and maintaining service reliability.

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