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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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Intelligent wildfire mitigation strategies with CORE Electric Cooperative, Idaho Power, and Consumers Energy

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.

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How Eversource is predicting and preventing outages with AI

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.

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Vegetation management educational opportunities

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4:00 PM
  1. C146
    50 mins
    • Vegetation Management
    • Asset Management
    In an era where drones, AI, and digital models are reshaping nearly every industry, utilities are on the brink of a transformative revolution in the way they inspect their assets. Making the business ...
9:00 AM
  1. C156
    50 mins
    • Reliability and Resilience
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Vegetation Management
    Developing effective wildfire mitigation strategies is a high priority for utilities across North America. From larger utilities to co-ops and municipals, key steps are being taken to avert wildfires ...
1:00 PM
  1. C4
    50 mins
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Vegetation Management
    • Asset Management
    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 ...
4:00 PM
  1. C2
    50 mins
    • Grid Modernization
    • Vegetation Management
    As climate patterns evolve and demand on utility systems increases, utility companies must learn from past experiences and integrate advanced tools and technology into their operations. This integrati ...
7:30 AM
  1. C148
    570 mins
    • Partner Events
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Vegetation Management
    • Asset Management
    A large western IOU recently told us "Our utility is really a geospatial company that happens to deliver energy.   Almost every decision we make is tied to geography."Welcome to the UIGA inaugural spr ...
10:00 AM
  1. C141
    50 mins
    • Advanced Distribution Operations
    • Storms and Wildfires
    • Vegetation Management
    • Asset Management
    Wildfire mitigation has grown in scope and preparedness. Many utilities are utilizing technology when a wildfire occurs, however, thought leadership is widening to what utilities can do before a fire ...

 

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