Fortnightly Magazine - May 2021

What California and Texas Have in Common

Guidehouse

California and Texas lack a coherent microgrid strategy. It is time to boldly step into the future with more sustainable solutions that offer much greater value to ratepayers, utilities, and the environment.

Byline:

Peter Asmus

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Power Electronics Can Move More Power Through Transmission Corridors

Consider Converting to HVDC, Part 4

Options like the use of FACTS, or converting an existing HVAC to HVDC, may offer easier ways to increase capacity using existing rights of way.

Byline:

Rachana Gururaj, M. Granger Morgan and Liza Reed

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Burns & McDonnell Utilities Diversity Roundtable

Memorable Moments

The 2021 Roundtable discussed effective strategies to increase engagement and alliances.

Byline:

Lori Burkhart

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Diversity Roundtable: Executive Ownership Versus Buy-In

Burns & McDonnell

Change in organizational culture begins with top-level leadership. This panel discussed the difference between utility executives taking ownership versus buying into DE&I strategy, and how it impacts the overall culture of an organization.

Byline:

John Olander et al.

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Diversity Roundtable: Maximizing Diverse Supplier Utilization

Burns & McDonnell

This panel discussed the importance of a strong network of diverse suppliers for all utility operations and how it impacted business resilience in 2020.

Byline:

Melody Birmingham et al

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Diversity Roundtable: Staying Connected with Community

Burns & McDonnell

This panel discussed how empathy guides servant leadership in keeping utilities connected to diverse communities.

Byline:

Kevin Walker et al.

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Dominion Energy's Tom Farrell

Remembrance

Moving conversations with two men who knew him well: Dominion Energy CEO Bob Blue and EEI president Tom Kuhn.

Byline:

Steve Mitnick with Bob Blue & Tom Kuhn

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Fortnightly Magazine - May 2021

What California and Texas Have in Common

Power Electronics Can Move More Power Through Transmission Corridors

Burns & McDonnell Utilities Diversity Roundtable

Diversity Roundtable: Executive Ownership Versus Buy-In

Diversity Roundtable: Maximizing Diverse Supplier Utilization

Diversity Roundtable: Staying Connected with Community

Dominion Energy's Tom Farrell