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Operational Technology (OT) change management involves processes and decisions related to implementing asset changes that can be deployed in different configurations. For example, processes that involve change requests processes for emergency or exception change requests – all activities required to support change management.
Energy utilities are all too familiar with the impacts of extreme weather conditions on power lines and electrical grids. Whether it’s sub-zero temperatures freezing equipment, snowfall causing local disruptions, or a spike in energy demand due to icy winter conditions – managing electricity grid reliability is becoming increasingly difficult for those responsible. Several problems
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On December 8, 2022, ScottMadden Director, Chris Schmelzer, was invited to discuss the evolution of HR technology with other HR leaders from Paradox and Hacking HR.
As a private equity firm, you need to find value in your transactions as quickly as possible. Your firm recently acquired a new portfolio company, and the typical issues are there once again:
Use this benchmarking platform for dialogue about key management questions, such as:
More than ever, companies are being evaluated based on their actions and impacts on various issues and metrics beyond traditional financial performance. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues are reshaping and expanding the scope of conventional business considerations.
Power utilities are seeking opportunities to identify and acquire renewable energy resources to assist the transition of power generation facilities. These acquisitions require strong and disciplined processes to respond to the dynamic energy landscape. The demand for clean energy requires organizations to explore options that align with their investment objectives and sustainability goals. From solar and wind, power utilities can unlock new opportunities through disciplined planning processes when exploring the acquisition of renewable energy resources. In this article, we present a case history that can help electric utility managers understand how to effectively assess the potential return on investment (ROI) for renewable energy resources and enhance ESG assets.
To coincide with the release of the latest Energy Industry Update, ScottMadden joined forces with Energy Central to present an interactive webinar, “ScottMadden’s Energy Industry Update: Money, Money, Money.”
Ryan Arrieta, a director within ScottMadden’s energy practice, is a boomerang employee. He initially joined the firm in 2012, predominantly serving energy clients within corporate and shared services. Ryan then stepped away to serve as vice president of strategic and corporate planning at Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority for four years. Today, he is an active member and leader of the transmission and distribution community of practice, and he is also involved in our recruiting efforts, attending the National Black M.B.A. Conference each year. Ryan holds a B.S. and M.S. in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an M.B.A. from the University of North Carolina.
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