Perspectives on Energy
Alternative to Wood, Steel and Concrete. The host for this show is Guillermo Sabatier. The guest is Brad Schmidt. Utility infrastructure has a ubiquitous component that is universally familiar: the utility pole. For over a century, that asset has mostly consisted of wood, and in the more recent decades, steel and even concrete. Now, we […]
NERC Test Prep – Transmission (Perspectives on Energy)
Transmission Ops NERC Exam Questions. The host for this show is Guillermo Sabatier. In the second series of NERC Exam prep, we discuss a few questions on Transmission operations. While this is not a comprehensive exam prep, it gives viewers a taste of what to expect and what resources are available to better prepare for […]
NERC Exam Prep (Perspectives on Energy)
Review a Few Sample NERC Exam Questions. The host for this show is Guillermo Sabatier. The North American Electric Reliability Corp (NERC) has a system operator certification program the requires candidates pass the exam. Though quite challenging, proper review and preparation is often crucial in mastering the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully pass. We […]
Infrastructure Attacks in War (Perspectives on Energy)
In Case of War, Protect Infrastructure. The host for this show is Guillermo Sabatier. As tensions build globally with certain antagonistic superpowers, there is concern that an attack from these foreign powers (China and Russia) will come in a coordinated attack on not only strategic military targets around the world, but also on the infrastructure […]
Broadband for all (Perspectives on Energy)
Electric Cooperatives Are Installing Fiber. The host for this show is Guillermo Sabatier. More than 200 electric cooperatives have begun work or have already installed fiber optic cables or broadband infrastructure onto their facilities. This is possible in great part thanks to the new Farm Bill, Build Back Better and the ‘Broadband for All’ provisions […]
Renewables and Impacts Energy Security (Perspectives on Energy)
We Can Get to Net Zero, but How Safely. The host for this show is Guillermo Sabatier. Given the latest developments in various renewable research, we have greater possibilities of implementing renewable energy resources without imperiling our grid reliability and security. Unfortunately, many of the proponents of renewables are also stakeholders in the industries they […]
Update on Electric Cooperative Training (Perspectives on Energy)
Transition from Dispatcher to Operator. The host for this show is Guillermo Sabatier. Having recently attended TechAdvantage, one theme is becoming ever more pervasive: DERs are changing the way distribution system dispatchers are having to run their systems. Power flow is showing increasing instances of moving from the load towards the sources, a departure from […]
Small Modular Reactors and Co-ops (Perspectives on Energy)
Feasibility Studies Are Underway for SMRs. The host for this show is Guillermo Sabatier. There is no question that the push for zero carbon emissions in electricity generation will need nuclear energy in their portfolio, to bridge the gap between renewables and fossil-fueled dispatchable generation. There are several utilities and cooperatives in Alaska that are […]
Distribution Operations and What to Expect (Perspectives on Energy)
How it’s Evolving in Response to Change. The host for this show is Guillermo Sabatier. As power grids evolve thanks to innovations and economies of scale, we are seeing changes not only in transmission grids, but in distribution operations as well. With the widespread deployment of roof top solar, energy storage and microgrids, the way […]
Electrical System Blackout in Pakistan (Perspectives on Energy)
Electric Infrastructure and Reliability. The host for this show is Guillermo Sabatier. The nation of Pakistan recently suffered a systemwide blackout of most of its electrical grid. Though it has been mostly restored, the root cause analysis is well underway but early indications point to a frequency collapse. The question that looms now is how […]