Tim Barat

CEO and Co-founder at @GridwareInc

[Tim Barat @TimBarat]

Our grid-protecting device is among @TIME’s Best Inventions of 2022! We’re so proud our Gridscope made it on this list of incredible inventions.
Learn more about the product and get in touch here: https://t.co/8WKcvLfuFk

#TIMEBestInventions #werehiring

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1 in 3 S&P 500 Co has a net-zero strategy.
If our goal is to transition to net zero as effectively as possible, we need to move away from providing inconsistent climate data. Regardless of your views of climate change, climate disclosures support investment decision-making.

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But wait...If the U.S. is increasing electrification across all sectors - causing further dependency on the grid.

Why are we still running critical T&D assets into failure?

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A DOE study found that electrification across all sectors of the economy would boost the national consumption nearly 40% by 2050. Regardless of electricity demand, EVs are expected to consume nearly 6% of the state's electricity by 2030.

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Last year more than 608K EVs were purchased. The average electric car requires 30 kWh per 100 miles. Equivalent to the amount of electricity the average American home uses each day to run appliances, heating, etc.

[Tim Barat @TimBarat]

Thanks for coming to my #TimTalk. lol. But seriously;

I believe the transparency conversation should be an open forum. I am open to creating a dialogue outside of conferences, panels & luncheons. I want to hear from linemen, engineers & those who have no interest in utilities.

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Transparency allows for an individual asset to communicate its past & present conditions to those who need it most. Climate change is the #1 risk to the utility industry. Utilizing technology to learn about each asset mitigates risk. It reduces the likeihood of asset failure.

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Everyone has advocated for different solutions to tackle this problem. But based on what information? We need information on what environmental & mechanical issues lead to asset failure. Which requires the utility industry to be open to transparency.

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The T&D statistics are not a secret. More than 70% of the energy infrastructure is 25 years old. Utilities are known to run assets to failure. And sources have indicate that the U.S. needs to expand the transmission system by 60% by 2030

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While policymakers deliberate about the source of electricity and climate change... I have a question, "How do we intend to move the energy over long distances?" The United States has struggled with developing major transmission lines connecting regions.

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When I say transparency - I am referring to ground truth measurements of individual assets. That is learning about weather patterns, topography, and the consistency of maintenance.

Ask yourself - If a utility pole falls and no one is around - does it still make a sound?

[Tim Barat @TimBarat]

Stop by the Cove Room today at 11am. I am cohosting a huddle along with Eli King of @WAStateCommerce & David Morton @BCUtilitiesCom

The Topic: mitigation & adaptation techniques to build grid resiliency.

Join the convo. 4/19 at 11am in the Cove Room

[Tim Barat @TimBarat]

Today we recognize the power grid's 1st responders. As a former lineworker - I know the value of the lineworker's perspective. Their knowledge, their experience, dedication and their heart is invaluable to the nation. We Thank you. #NationalLinemanAppreciationDay

[True Ventures @trueventures]

Congrats to @GridwareInc Co-founder and CEO @TimBarat on being named to the #Grist50! As one of nine visionaries powering a cleaner, more just future, learn how Gridware can stop power line outages and wildfires before they start. @grist https://t.co/aewH74D3PV

[Tim Barat @TimBarat]

I am proud to be featured in this year's #Grist50 list. As @GridwareInc CEO and Co-Founder I am dedicated to providing real-time data to efficiently inspect, protect and maintain the power grid from wildfires
Check out @grist 50 climate & equality leaders
https://t.co/csQyCAjc5B

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Insightful and factual reporting on one of the utility industry's most pressing issues

[Kavya Balaraman @kavya_balaraman]

For anyone looking for a weekend read about the intersection of utility finance/climate change, I took a closer look at whether utilities across the country are vulnerable to the wildfire risks that drove PG&E to bankruptcy:
https://t.co/iK0nXSen3v via @UtilityDive

[Tim Barat @TimBarat]

Camels are the new Unicorns

[HBR Early Career @HBREarlyCareer]

Instead of the unicorn, the camel is the more fitting mascot. Camels can survive for long periods in extremely adverse conditions, such as the pandemic. https://t.co/xNX027YgfO.

[Quartz @qz]

The second climate tech boom is here https://t.co/f9oK2tIT8f