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Southern Engineering

To build the future of energy through innovative technology systems that deliver reliable, clean, safe, and affordable energy solutions.

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To build the future of energy through innovative technology systems that deliver reliable, clean, safe, and affordable energy solutions.

Strengths

  • INFRASTRUCTURE: Extensive regulated utility assets across SE region
  • RELIABILITY: 99.98% grid reliability across service territories
  • EXPERTISE: 29,000+ trained engineering professionals
  • INVESTMENT: $40B committed to energy infrastructure modernization
  • EXECUTION: Consistent on-time delivery of major tech projects

Weaknesses

  • LEGACY: Aging grid infrastructure requiring significant upgrades
  • INTEGRATION: Siloed technical systems limiting data synergies
  • TALENT: Shortage of specialized energy technology engineers
  • AGILITY: Slow technology adoption compared to industry peers
  • SECURITY: Vulnerabilities in OT/IT infrastructure integration

Opportunities

  • RENEWABLES: $1.2T federal clean energy funding unlocked by IRA
  • DIGITIZATION: Smart grid technologies enabling 15% efficiency gains
  • STORAGE: Battery tech costs declining 15% annually
  • ELECTRIFICATION: EV charging infrastructure expansion plans
  • AI: Predictive maintenance potential to reduce outages by 25%

Threats

  • REGULATION: Evolving clean energy policies requiring rapid adaptation
  • CYBERATTACKS: 300% increase in energy infrastructure targeting
  • COMPETITION: Tech companies entering energy management space
  • CLIMATE: Extreme weather events increasing 40% in service areas
  • DISRUPTION: Distributed energy resources challenging grid stability

Key Priorities

  • MODERNIZATION: Accelerate grid digitization and infrastructure upgrades
  • RESILIENCE: Enhance cybersecurity and climate adaptation capabilities
  • INNOVATION: Deploy AI-powered grid management solutions
  • TALENT: Build specialized engineering workforce for energy transition
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To build the future of energy through innovative technology systems that deliver reliable, clean, safe, and affordable energy solutions.

TRANSFORM GRID

Modernize our energy infrastructure for the future

  • DIGITIZE: Implement advanced distribution management systems across 75% of service territory by Q3
  • AUTOMATE: Deploy AI-powered outage prediction and response systems reducing SAIDI by 15%
  • SECURE: Complete cybersecurity upgrades for all critical infrastructure meeting NERC CIP standards
  • INTEGRATE: Connect 250,000 distributed energy resources to grid management platform
POWER RESILIENCE

Strengthen systems against threats and disruptions

  • HARDEN: Complete physical infrastructure upgrades for 40 critical substations in high-risk areas
  • DEFENSE: Implement AI-based threat detection across 100% of OT/IT networks with 99.9% uptime
  • RECOVER: Reduce average major outage restoration time by 30% through improved tech systems
  • ASSESS: Complete climate vulnerability assessment and remediation for all critical assets
FUEL INNOVATION

Develop next-gen solutions for energy challenges

  • PLATFORM: Launch unified AI/ML platform connecting 15 key operational systems by end of Q3
  • PREDICT: Implement ML-based predictive maintenance reducing unplanned downtime by 25%
  • OPTIMIZE: Deploy advanced load forecasting algorithms improving accuracy by 18%
  • AUTOMATE: Reduce manual engineering processes by 30% through workflow automation
BUILD CAPABILITY

Create world-class technology talent and systems

  • UPSKILL: Train 2,000 engineers in cloud, AI and modern development practices by Q4
  • ATTRACT: Recruit 50 specialized energy technologists from top programs and competitors
  • CULTURE: Achieve 85% technology engagement score in quarterly engineering pulse surveys
  • METHODOLOGIES: Implement Agile practices across 80% of technology and engineering teams
METRICS
  • Carbon Emission Reduction: 50% by 2025, 100% net zero by 2050
  • System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI): <75 minutes
  • Digital Technology Adoption Rate: 85% across engineering organization
VALUES
  • Safety First
  • Unquestionable Trust
  • Superior Performance
  • Total Commitment
  • Environmental Stewardship
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Align the learnings

Southern Engineering Retrospective

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To build the future of energy through innovative technology systems that deliver reliable, clean, safe, and affordable energy solutions.

What Went Well

  • FINANCIAL: Exceeded quarterly earnings targets by 7% on strong demand
  • PROJECTS: Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear units reached operational milestones
  • RENEWABLES: Added 1.8GW of solar capacity ahead of projected timeline
  • DIGITAL: Smart grid deployments reached 85% of residential customers
  • EFFICIENCY: Operations technology initiatives reduced costs by $115M

Not So Well

  • DELAYS: Key technology platform migrations behind schedule by 3 months
  • SECURITY: Experienced two significant cybersecurity incidents requiring
  • INTEGRATION: Cross-subsidiary data sharing initiatives facing challenges
  • ADOPTION: New engineering tools seeing lower than expected usage rates
  • BUDGET: Technology infrastructure projects exceeding costs by 12% YTD

Learnings

  • CHANGE: Technology adoption requires stronger change management focus
  • ALIGNMENT: Better business-technology coordination needed for projects
  • AGILITY: Waterfall approaches insufficient for complex system delivery
  • VISIBILITY: Need improved technology project tracking and reporting
  • PARTNERSHIPS: Strategic vendor relationships critical to success rate

Action Items

  • MODERNIZE: Accelerate legacy system replacement with cloud solutions
  • SECURE: Implement enhanced OT/IT cybersecurity controls and monitoring
  • ENABLE: Deploy collaborative engineering platforms across subsidiaries
  • UPSKILL: Launch technology training program for 5,000 field engineers
  • INNOVATE: Establish rapid prototyping lab for emerging energy tech
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To build the future of energy through innovative technology systems that deliver reliable, clean, safe, and affordable energy solutions.

Strengths

  • DATA: Vast operational datasets from utilities across service areas
  • FOUNDATION: Established AI Center of Excellence with 50+ specialists
  • PILOTS: Successful smart grid AI implementations at 3 subsidiaries
  • PARTNERS: Strategic alliances with leading AI tech providers
  • INFRASTRUCTURE: Robust cloud computing environment for AI workloads

Weaknesses

  • INTEGRATION: Legacy OT systems difficult to connect with AI platforms
  • SKILLS: Limited AI expertise among core engineering workforce
  • GOVERNANCE: Underdeveloped AI ethics and risk frameworks
  • SCALE: Difficulty moving AI projects from pilot to production
  • QUALITY: Data inconsistency issues hampering model accuracy

Opportunities

  • OPTIMIZATION: 12% potential efficiency gains through AI-powered grid
  • PREDICTION: Weather forecasting accuracy improvements via ML
  • AUTOMATION: 30% reduction in routine maintenance work through AI
  • EXPERIENCE: Enhanced customer engagement through AI assistants
  • ANALYTICS: Advanced load forecasting reducing peak capacity needs

Threats

  • SECURITY: AI-powered cyberattacks targeting energy infrastructure
  • COMPLEXITY: Rapid AI evolution outpacing implementation capabilities
  • COMPLIANCE: Emerging AI regulations adding implementation hurdles
  • COMPETITION: Tech giants leveraging AI for energy market disruption
  • TRUST: Public concerns about AI safety and data privacy

Key Priorities

  • PLATFORM: Develop unified AI/ML platform for utility operations
  • UPSKILLING: Launch AI training program for engineering workforce
  • ETHICS: Establish robust AI governance and responsible use framework
  • AUTOMATION: Implement AI-powered predictive maintenance at scale