With decades of experience in energy management and electricity delivery, Christopher Hailstone is an invaluable guide for navigating the complex intersection of technology and utility operations. He joins us today to discuss how electric and water utilities can move beyond the hype of AI and build
The escalating frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have exposed the inherent vulnerabilities of traditional grid infrastructure, compelling utilities to seek more durable and resilient long-term solutions. The composite utility pole represents a significant advancement in the
A sophisticated cyberattack that targeted Poland's energy infrastructure last December has become a stark and urgent case study for critical infrastructure operators worldwide, prompting the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to issue a stern warning. This incident, which
The insatiable global appetite for digital services is creating a traffic jam not on the information superhighway, but on the aging electrical grids that power it, forcing the world's most advanced technology companies to find a radical workaround. Faced with multi-year delays to connect their
In the shadow of the catastrophic 2021 Winter Storm Uri, which left millions without power and resulted in nearly 250 deaths, the U.S. electric sector is now confronting a critical test of its resilience with the impending arrival of Winter Storm Fern. A palpable sense of urgency pervades the
We’re joined today by Christopher Hailstone, a leading expert on our nation's utility infrastructure and energy policy. Fresh off a turbulent budget cycle in Washington, we're going to explore the high-stakes political battles that determined the fate of federal programs designed to help the most
