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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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Diversity: Kevin Walker

Duquesne Light

“From an investment standpoint, within the community, diverse business owners, and diverse suppliers, it’s a game changer. It creates a competitive environment that allows you to have local impact.”

Byline:

Kevin Walker

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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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Diversity: Linda Apsey

ITC Holdings

“I’ve told our employees, don’t let a perfect conversation get in the way of a good conversation. I might use a word or say something that may not sound right but know my heart is in the right place.”

Byline:

Linda Apsey

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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: Melody Birmingham

Duke Energy

“We have a commitment to build a diverse workforce that mirrors the communities we serve.”

Byline:

Melody Birmingham

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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: Byron Witherspoon

Ameren

“Quite simply, employees of diverse businesses reinvest and spend their wages to purchase goods and services where they live.”

Byline:

Byron Witherspoon

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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: Andy Jarvis and Ron Evans

Burns & McDonnell

“This is about providing opportunities for communities who have been historically disadvantaged, to have a chance at a decent life.”

Byline:

Andy Jarvis and Ron Evans

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