Laura Fischer

Laura Fischer and Andrea Staid from EPRI’s Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group discuss the Climate READi initiative, which aims to bolster the power sector's resilience against climate risks. They highlight the collaborative efforts of over 40 utilities and various organizations in creating standardized guidance. The duo dives into the complexities of climate impacts on utility infrastructure and the need for improved data practices. They also emphasize the importance of workforce knowledge transfer and making climate data publicly accessible to enhance collaboration.