Securing Tomorrow

Episode 1

with  

Gary Huntley and Bryan Sonnier

Storm-proofing Your Utility: Lessons Learned from Extreme Weather Events

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You will learn:

Rapid Storm Escalation Requires Faster Preparation

Hurricane Ida intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 4 hurricane in just three days, leaving minimal time for response planning. Utilities must adopt real-time storm forecasting and AI-driven preparedness strategies.

Infrastructure Hardening is Critical


Stronger poles, undergrounding lines, and fire-resistant grid components can significantly reduce storm damage. Utilities must prioritize targeted hardening investments in high-risk areas.

AI-Driven Vegetation Management Prevents Outages

Vegetation-related damage accounts for 85% of storm outages. AI-powered tree risk analysis helps reduce storm-related outages by 40%, ensuring faster restorations.

Predictive Analytics Improves Storm Response

AI-powered platforms like CRIS (Climate Risk Intelligence System) provide 72-hour forecasts, allowing utilities to pre-stage crews, allocate resources efficiently, and minimize downtime.

Digital Transformation Enhances Grid Resilience

Manual processes delay restoration. Cloud-based tools, automation, and real-time crew tracking can shave days off storm recovery, cutting costs and improving reliability.

Speakers:

Gary Huntley, Retired VP of Distribution Services

Gary Huntley

Retired VP of Distribution Services,
Entergy

Bryan Sonnier

Senior Utility Specialist
AiDASH

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