4 Pieces of Non-weather Intelligence Your Utility Needs To Know

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When extreme weather strikes, utilities must jump into action and ensure power restoration as quickly as possible. The risk is ever-present and ever-growing as climate change, and rising customer expectations become more common. During a storm, the problem quickly comes into focus: the severe weather. While weather intelligence is vital to optimizing your response and is a large piece of the puzzle, it is only one piece.

What Role Does Machine Learning Play in Handling Storms?

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When facing a storm, machine learning can be the difference between storm damage and storm preparedness. As utilities head into storm season, machine learning can help them better position themselves to handle storms of all kinds coming their way. The result is a better-prepared organization that minimizes damage during storms! In addition, your power restoration process will be more efficient, which means safer and happier customers.

How Does Your Power Restoration Process Impact Your Customer Satisfaction?

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While you cannot prevent power outages, how you react will go a long way towards putting your consumers’ minds at ease and maintaining that customer relationship. Of course, optimizing your power restoration process begins with the correct data. Storm Impact Analytics allows you to know where extreme weather will hit your area and how hard, allowing you to quickly respond and get the right resources in place.

Utilities Utilize Collaboration, Technology During Extreme Events

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Extreme weather events are increasing, and utilities and customers alike are feeling the impact. According to Climate Central, the United States has experienced a 67% increase in major power outages from weather-related events since 2000, a trend predicted to continue as extreme weather events increase in frequency.

What Are Meteorological Parameters?

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When minutes matter, communities need real-time data and comprehensive forecasts. WeatherSentry is trusted by emergency management agencies and first responders when tracking and preparing for catastrophic weather events.

Weather and Offshore Wind Farms Operations

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Because successful offshore wind farm operations rely on efficiently managing the weather window, energy companies depend on sophisticated weather forecasts. DTN Offshore Forecast Services empower wind farms to plan better and efficiently handle weather risks.