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CONCLUSION

An Integrated, Right-sized Approach to Resiliency

Given the changes in the electricity sector with new asset
types, new technologies, greater distributed generation
and renewables, utilities need to assess how this impacts
resilience. Resilience plans should outline the costs and
consequences of options and act as a guide for prioritizing
and spending limited resources efficiently.

Just as many utilities implement a strategic integrated
resource plan (IRP) to accommodate anticipated changes
over the next 5 to 20 years, the same process can be
applied to incorporate greater resiliency. The exercise
allows utilities to alter their planning process and asset
management to build in resiliency based on their system as electricity providers. They must establish a set of
specifications, requirements, size, and needs. guiding principles much like is done within the safety
realm to help guide limited resources.”
According to a recent California Public Utilities
Commission report, Climate Adaptation in the Electric Regionally, utilities and regulators need to determine
Sector, Vulnerability Assessments & Resiliency Plans, what level of cost is appropriate and prudent for greater
“The utility, along with regulators and stakeholders must system resiliency and reliability because ultimately it is
establish priorities according to its goals and objectives the customer who will pay.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Murray has overall responsibility for the technical and regulatory aspects of WRB’s
development projects. Having started his career in the wind energy research field, his
primary experience has been in the operations and management of vertically integrated
electric utility companies in the Caribbean. Murray has led numerous multi-million-dollar
projects in power generation and T&D on small island nations. His work has involved
contract management, project management, system planning, renewable energy
Murray Skeete development and integration, as well as management and regulatory consulting.
B.Sc.CEng.
About WRB Energy
WRB Energy develops renewable energy projects to help stabilize electricity prices and reduce
dependence on imported fuels to drive economic growth and sustainability in Latin America
and the Caribbean. WRB Energy manages the entire project lifecycle including site selection,
design, permitting, financing, construction and operation. WRB Energy’s parent company,
WRB Enterprises, has more than a half-century of operational experience in the energy,
utilities, and financial sectors. For more information, visit www.wrbenergy.com

+1-813-251-3737 | [email protected] | wrbenergy.com

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