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ScottMadden manager Paul Quinlan recently wrote an article for Energy Central on the value and flexibility of virtual power plants, including insights from an ongoing recovery and modernization project in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Read the article below, and share your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/eyW3U4fA #distributedenergyresources #VPPs #demandresponse

Set your organization up for an effective and efficient AI pilot program to ensure the technology meets targeted business needs. Use our roadmap to discover key considerations and strategies for your AI pilot. https://lnkd.in/eHpSNBNH #AI #AIpilot #intelligentautomation

According to Kodiak Gas Services, lead times for new orders of compressors and other critical equipment needed by natural gas utilities are extending to a year or more, and demand remains elevated. A clear, data-driven supply chain strategy is urgently needed to mitigate risk and remain efficient. https://lnkd.in/ezSwTk82 #supplychainmanagement #leadtimedeterioration #dataanalytics

To increase investment in clean energy upgrades, it's crucial to have a deep well of experienced engineers and technical specialists to do the work. But energy utilities have reported disproportionately large declines in their 55+ labor force. Our Spring EIU offers our insights on how energy utilities can address the loss of experienced talent and develop their younger workforce. https://lnkd.in/eG2jpbgb #energyindustryupdate #workforcedevelopment #energyutilityjobs

Large Language Models (LLM) are an opportunity to gain an edge by improving the predictive and analytical power of enterprise data. Read our recommendations on implementing and improving AI technology. https://lnkd.in/eEP-Cjhk #GenAI #LLM #ai

Today, ScottMadden joins the rest of the nation in celebrating our independence. Happy Fourth of July!

For energy utilities, increasing grid complexity will put pressure on control room operators to evolve, developing new processes and considerations to allow them to continuously monitor the electric system and react to emergent conditions. https://lnkd.in/eRn4HuQA #workforcedevelopment #utilitycontrolcenter #transmissionandistribution Chris Sturgill Farzeen Tejani

Implementing new technologies in your finance and accounting functions has the potential to generate far-reaching efficiencies or waste colossal amounts of money and time. Partner Brad DeMent wrote this article for CFO Dive, discussing the due diligence, use case, and governance work required to effectively begin using generative AI in finance. https://lnkd.in/eauPG3JQ #genAI #AIinfinance #FandA #finance

Attracting and retaining talented healthcare workers is critical to patient safety and organizational excellence. Create an employee experience that is cohesive and centered on employee well-being, and you'll foster an engaged, diligent, and caring workforce that can withstand the competitive recruiting market. https://lnkd.in/ev8RHjAW #employeeexperience #employeeengagement #talentretention Laura Campbell

We are excited for one more day of networking with the talented and driven MBA candidates and alumni at the Forté Foundation MBA Women's Leadership Conference! If you're attending, we hope you'll come find us on Day Two. Katie Davis Jennifer Wornat Stacie Sparks, SPHR #LeadWithForte #womeninbusiness #leadershipdevelopment