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February 2-5, 2026 | San Diego, CA
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February 2-5, 2026 | San Diego, CA
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February 2-5, 2026 | San Diego, CA
Often overlooked for splashier tools and software, vegetation management remains a critical function for electric utilities to maintain a reliable power grid. This topic provides innovative strategies and technologies used to manage vegetation near power lines, reducing the risk of outages and enhancing grid safety.
Key topics include remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), drone surveillance, and AI for predictive maintenance. Learn how utilities are leveraging data analytics and advanced monitoring tools to optimize vegetation management practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and minimizing environmental impact.
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March 27 | 10:00-10:50 AM | C141
Consumers Energy, CORE Electric Cooperative, and Idaho Power are utilizing technology, software, GIS, consumer and forestry education, and internal change management to change the game. This case study documents the solution specifics and results to date.
March 26 | 1:00-1:50 PM | C4
Through an advanced application of AI, EY and Eversource have created a proprietary algorithm to prevent sustained outages by accurately predicting the likelihood of one occurring. In a 2-month proof of concept, the model and subsequent fieldwork to fix issues the model has found has resulted in 40,000 avoided customer outages.
