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Watch or listen to the new episode of the EPRI Current,  The Science Behind the Buzz: 2024 BioBlitz.  Learn more about how citizen scientists play an important role in wildlife observation and conservation efforts no matter what the species. As part of EPRI’s annual Pollinator Power Party, the BioBlitz invites anyone who is interested in building their wildlife observational skills to record pollinators in their areas and become part of a global contributing community. Researchers verify observations so we all can better understand species distribution and trends. Join host Samantha Gilman and EPRI’s Jessica Fox, a conservation biologist, as they discuss the BioBlitz, how to participate, and more about the iNaturalist platform used in this and many other observation events. Plus, learn how pollinators play a part in the clean energy transition and how energy companies can support pollinator habitat. Listen here:https://lnkd.in/gzRHvrDx

Today's #climate and weather are becoming more extreme. The energy system is under continual pressure to improve #resiliency, #reliability, and flexibility during extreme weather and other events. These pressures present unique challenges that can impact customers. Hurricane Beryl, which left destruction behind in parts of the Caribbean, was the first Category 5 storm ever seen in the Atlantic Ocean in June. EPRI and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory conducted a study to look at how climate change could affect the risk of hurricane-induced power outages. The study's findings were featured in today's The New York Times. In the article, EPRI's Andrea Staid said utility companies along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts pay close attention to hurricanes. The analysis could help energy companies plan future improvements. "It motivates them even more because it shows what can happen if we don't adapt, if we don't take climate considerations into account when planning our energy system," said Staid. View the New York Times article here: https://lnkd.in/efBZ7G58. View the interactive report here:https://lnkd.in/et4sE7wk.

The energy transition demands the integration of distributed resources, customer energy use, and community energy management with electric power system planning and operation. This requires seamless coordination across diverse energy sectors like gas, water, heat, and transport. Collaboration among stakeholders is key, spanning organizations and technologies. Innovation must navigate the challenge of interoperability with legacy grid components, ensuring new solutions integrate smoothly with older technologies. EPRI’s Technology Innovation team has prepared this report which takes a closer look at tomorrow’s energy future needs. https://lnkd.in/eT65W_QM #EnergyTransition #Collaboration #Innovation

Don't miss out on the 2024 BioBlitz! The BioBlitz invites you to sharpen your wildlife observation skills by recording pollinators in your area and joining a global community. Citizen scientists like you play a crucial role in wildlife observation and conservation efforts. Researchers will verify your observations, helping us understand species distribution and trends better. Keep sharing your photos on iNaturalist until July 31, 2024. Tune in to the latest episode of the EPRI Current, where host Samantha Gilman and EPRI’s Jessica Fox, a conservation biologist, discuss how you can participate in the BioBlitz and the importance of pollinators in the clean energy transition. https://lnkd.in/gzRHvrDx

🎇 EPRI wishes our American members, collaborators and employees a happy and safe Independence Day! Let's celebrate the values that unite us: freedom, equality, and happiness. 🎆 #4thOfJuly #IndependenceDay

Looking for a new career opportunity? Look no further than EPRI. We are currently hiring an Overhead Transmission - Line Assets and Design Technical Leader. Learn more about this opportunity, as well as many others: https://ow.ly/v8yY50StKGT.

“EPRI is working with future fusion owner/operators to help understand and define criteria and metrics a #fusiontechnology might need to hit before adoption. These efforts hope to help align technology attributes with customer needs to help accelerate the technology’s development and then eventual adoption.” Diana Grandas shared information about EPRI’s work in fusion energy with participants at the recent White House Summit: Marking Two Years of the Bold Decadal Vision for Commercial Fusion. During the event, Diana also discussed how electric utilities and other future fusion owner/operators and end users may be viewing fusion right now. A recording of the event is available here with the panel that Diana is on starting at 1 hour 15 minutes: https://lnkd.in/eV8Yb2wi #fusion #energy

EPRI’s European team recently organized a Corporate Social Responsibility activity at Sandymount Beach in Dublin. The activities included an educational quiz on waste management and a hands-on beach cleaning session. This activity reflects EPRI’s commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement. Together, we’re contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future! 🌱🌊 #CorporateSocialResponsibility EPRI in Europe

Last week, EPRI's Geoffrey Blanford and Delavane Diaz delivered introductory remarks and participated in the opening plenary at the 42nd International Energy Workshop (IEW) hosted by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). This event brought together energy experts, researchers, and policymakers to discuss critical topics in the energy sector. Diaz highlighted EPRI's Climate READi initiative, emphasizing its role in integrating climate 🌤and ⛈ weather-related factors🌪 into system planning approaches to support resilience and adaptation. Plus, EPRI's Anahi Molar-Cruz and Qianru (Chian-roo) Zhu gave presentations at the event, focused on economy-wide decarbonization pathways to net-zero. #IEW2024 See more about EPRI's Climate READi Initiative here: https://lnkd.in/eqvyeD4U

🚗 Electric Vehicles 🚗 will drive us towards our clean energy goals—as long as we create a path for them to do so.   In the latest episode of Alternative Power Plays #podcast, Britta Gross, Director of Transportation at EPRI, joins hosts Alan Seltzer and John Povilaitis to dive deep into the world of #EVs — looking at the challenges and solutions to building a resilient, reliable infrastructure for which EVs can thrive. Britta also breaks down EPRI’s groundbreaking #EVs2Scale2030 initiative that’s helping a majority of vehicles on the road be electric by 2030.   Don't miss this insightful conversation on the future of electric vehicles and clean energy!   https://lnkd.in/e6yf2MdC