Paul Quinlan

Paul Quinlan, Director of Energy Research at ScottMadden, shares insights on how AI is reshaping utilities. He discusses the challenges of traditional load forecasting given AI's rise and the implications for national security in the U.S.-China context. Paul highlights practical AI applications, from predictive maintenance to outage forecasting, showing how utilities can optimize operations. He also addresses the evolving workforce needs, emphasizing the importance of AI-enabled skills and innovative training methods for future utility roles.