WEBINAR

Data Integrity – Backbone of Integrated Planning

Discover how integrated data strategies and cultural alignment can break down silos, unify your grid view, and empower your utility to plan, operate, and adapt effectively in a changing energy landscape. Register now!

November 13, 2025

4:00 PM UTC

1 hour

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November 13, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM ET | 10:00 AM CT | 8:00 AM PT | 4:00 PM GMT
Duration: 60 Minutes

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Summary

Utilities are operating in a rapidly evolving landscape where electrification, distributed energy resources (DERs), and large load growth are reshaping both the physical and digital grid. Yet many organizations continue to struggle with fragmented data environments, siloed systems, and inconsistent views of network and consumption data. These gaps make it difficult to achieve alignment on the true state of the grid, limiting the ability of departments to plan, coordinate, and operate effectively.

This webinar will explore why establishing a single, trusted source of truth through robust data integration is foundational to the modern utility. By unifying network models, consumption patterns, and operational data utilities can move beyond departmental silos toward an integrated, enterprise-wide perspective. This data foundation not only enhances situational awareness and reliability in daily operations, but also unlocks strategic capabilities for integrated planning, including accommodating DER interconnections, anticipating large new loads, and coordinating across engineering, planning, and operations teams.

Equally important, we will discuss the human dimension of successful data integration. Technology and systems alone cannot drive transformation—people, processes, and culture play a central role in ensuring adoption and long-term success. Achieving true integration requires a philosophy of openness, collaboration, and adaptability, as well as leadership that supports transformational change across organizational boundaries. By aligning technical solutions with cultural shifts, utilities can foster trust in data, encourage cross-functional engagement, and create the conditions for continuous improvement.

Attendees will learn how integrated data strategies—supported by organizational readiness and a mindset for change—can help utilities manage complexity, align on grid realities, and build the flexible, resilient systems for the energy transition.

Speakers:

Ken Chadha

Manager, Grid Analytics and Data Modernization

Alectra

With 16 years of experience across the energy and software sectors, Ken is a leader in utility data analytics, visualization, system planning, and grid modernization. He has led medium- to large-scale technology deployments and specializes in energy market frameworks and Distribution System Operator (DSO) operations. His previous roles include positions at Harris Computer (a Constellation Software operating unit), Kognitiv Corp, and Toronto Hydro. Ken is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in Ontario, a Chartered Engineer (CEng) in the UK, and holds multiple product and project management certifications.

Greg Mandelman

Director of Forecasting, Modeling and Analytics

EPE

Greg Mandelman brings over 15 years of leadership in utility, software, and consulting, with deep expertise in transportation electrification, load forecasting, Time-Varying Pricing (TVP), and Demand Response (DR). At EPE, Greg leads the development and deployment of the Utility Practice’s forecasting, modeling, and analytics solutions. Over the course of his career, Greg has led groundbreaking projects on zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption, charging infrastructure forecasting, and grid impact analysis, leveraging advanced analytics to drive innovation. His work has shaped industry-leading solutions in electrification, grid planning, and data-driven energy strategies, earning recognition as a trusted expert in the energy sector.

Julieta Giraldez | Moderator

Director, Integrated Grid Planning

EPE

Julieta Giraldez is a nationally and internationally recognized subject matter expert in distributed energy resource (DER) grid integration with extensive expertise in grid modeling and planning processes. She is the Director of Integrated Grid Planning at Electric Power Engineers where she implements holistic approaches to meet customers’ needs through the optimized planning and operation of generation, transmission, distribution, and distributed resources. Julieta holds a bachelor’s degree in Technical Mining Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain), a master’s in Electrical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines, and a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Colorado State University.