The Overhead Transmission Equipment interest group invites you to attend the webinar series on AI/Machine Learning Series on Visual Intelligence for Modernizing Power Grid Infrastructure which will feature Vik Chaudhary from Buzz Solutions to share the new enhanced technology on March 11th at 11:00 AM EST.Description: Power utilities face increasing challenges in maintaining grid reliability, reducing operational costs, and preventing failures due to aging infrastructure and extreme weather events. Buzz Solutions provides a digital and AI-driven solution that enables power utilities to efficiently manage transmission, distribution and substation assets through visual analytics, automated inspections, intelligent anomaly/defect detection, AI-based monitoring and work prioritization. In this presentation, we will explore how Buzz Solutions leverages AI, visual intelligence, and data-driven insights to transform asset management using its two solutions i.e. PowerAI and PowerGUARD. We will discuss the benefits of automating visual inspections, streamlining data analysis, and proactively identifying potential failures before they lead to outages. Through this presentation, we will share insights into how power utilities can enhance grid reliability, resilience, optimize maintenance workflows, and improve security and safety while achieving significant cost savings.These session will focus on two main areas to be covered in this series:Enhanced Predictive Maintenance: AI and machine learning can analyze large volumes of asset data, identify patterns, and predict equipment failures or maintenance needs, enabling proactive rather than reactive maintenance strategies. This reduces downtime and extends asset life.Automated Inspection and Anomaly Detection: AI-powered image recognition and sensor data analysis can automate asset inspections, detecting defects or anomalies in real-time. Machine learning models improve over time, increasing the accuracy and efficiency of inspections, while minimizing human errorWe look forward to your participation!

Please mark your calendars for the Wildfire Mitigation and Resiliency Working Group Meeting scheduled on Wednesday, March 12th at 3:00 PM ET.Meeting Agenda:Wildfire Mitigation and Resiliency Working Group Scope FinalizationWildfire Mitigation Plan Benchmarking Initiative ReviewRoundtable DiscussionSuggested Next StepsPlease feel free to share this registration link with other members of your organization.Looking forward to your participation!

The upcoming workshop on End-of-Life Strategies: Replacement of Aging Overhead Transmission Lines Assets has been scheduled for April 3rd at 1-2:30pm ET. As transmission infrastructure ages, utilities must navigate the complex challenge of replacing overhead transmission line assets in a cost-effective, strategic, and data-driven manner. Understanding how the industry approaches this challenge is key to optimizing investment decisions and ensuring long-term grid reliability.This workshop aims to facilitate industry benchmarking by bringing together the Overhead Transmission Equipment and Asset Management in T&D groups to share their replacement strategies, methodologies, and decision-making frameworks. Participants will engage in discussions that provide valuable data for strategic planning and asset management.Key topics of discussion will include:Industry Benchmarking: Comparing strategies, timelines, and methodologies across utilitiesData-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging condition assessments, failure rates, and predictive analyticsRisk-Based vs. Age-Based Replacement: Evaluating different asset replacement modelsLessons Learned: Real-world case studies from utilities with established replacement strategiesPresenters: Chelsey Knibbs, SaskPower, Dmitriy Misyura, PSEG, Justin Nettesheim, ATC

Register now for Day 1 of the Overhead Transmission Equipment April 2025 Virtual General Meeting! Join us Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET for a technical presentation and roundtable discussion (Topic TBD).Meeting Details:Topic: TBDDate: April 15, 2025Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM ETLocation: Virtual (please register through this portal page)We look forward to seeing you there!Note: The date and time are subject to change based on presenter availability. Participants will be notified of any updates.