Call for Articles: Innovation In the Power Industry 2024 – [Energy Central Special Issue Series] – GWC Mag

The concept of innovation has become a fundamental guiding principle within the utility sector. Leaders in the power industry face a myriad of challenges, many of which are existential in nature: from decarbonizing generation to managing the increasing power load from customers, integrating rapidly evolving intelligent technologies, prioritizing cybersecurity, adapting to distributed generation, and beyond.

Addressing these challenges and seizing new opportunities requires a proactive attitude and a culture of innovation. However, the rhetoric of innovation must be matched with genuine action and implementation. Energy Central’s May/June 2024 Special Issue Edition, titled “Innovation in the Power Industry,” aims to delve into this critical aspect.

Our May/June Innovation issue stands out as we shine a spotlight on the champions selected from our Leaders of Innovation nominee process. Alongside these exceptional individuals, we welcome contributions from our community for this special edition. We’re eager to receive stories, white papers, and case studies that showcase experiences and insights crucial to innovation in the power sector.

Here are some suggested topics to consider:

1. Breaking Down Silos: How can utilities ensure that innovation permeates across departments and doesn’t succumb to siloed inertia? Share strategies and best practices for fostering collaboration and cross-functional innovation.

2. Forward-Looking Initiatives: What innovative technologies and programs are on the horizon for the remainder of 2023? Offer insights into upcoming initiatives that promise to reshape the power industry landscape.

3. Navigating Regulatory Dynamics: Explore the role of the regulatory environment in either facilitating or impeding innovation within the industry. Discuss challenges and opportunities presented by regulatory frameworks and potential pathways for collaboration between regulators and utilities.

4. Learning from Past Innovations: Reflect on lessons learned from past innovation successes. What insights can be gleaned from previous experiences to inform future innovation strategies? Share case studies and practical insights from implementation processes.

5. Unforeseen Consequences: What unexpected benefits or consequences have arisen from the adoption of new technologies and innovative approaches? Explore the ripple effects of embracing innovation and highlight both positive outcomes and potential challenges.

By engaging in meaningful dialogue and knowledge sharing, we aim to catalyze innovation within the power industry, driving positive change and sustainable progress. Join us in shaping the future of energy through collaboration, insight, and shared experience.

 

How you can Participate:

Free Participation: For Utility, IPP, RTO, or government agency professionals and Energy Central Expert Members:

See below for article guidelines, how to submit an article, and deadlines. Participating in the issue is an opportunity to share your hands-on experiences, lessons learned, and perhaps your predictions for the coming years with your fellow community members. We look forward to sharing your insights in this Special Issue! 

 

Sponsored Participation: For Solution Providers/Industry Vendors & Content Partners:

Energy Central’s Special Issue Editions provide a unique opportunity to reach over 55,000+ professionals in the industry.  Solution Providers can participate as a paid content partner with sponsorship recognition or through other advertising opportunities, like full-page ads in our digital publication.

We will not accept non-paid submissions from solution providers for our Special Edition series.  If you are unclear if you are currently considered a paid content partner or if this option is part of your package, you may contact us at community@energycentral.com.

• For paid partners, we provide a content concierge to help you post your content . You can send us your submission, and we will take care of the rest. 
• For active content partners: You may participate in the Special Issue if this is part of your package and you have open content inventory available. No posts left in your package? No problem. We will work with you to add one al-a-carte!

To learn how you can participate, please contact a client representative at sales@energycentral.com or Download our Product Guide.  

 

Content Guidelines:

• For our Special Issue Series, we are looking for in-depth thought leadership articles around the Special Issue topic. 
•  Length is ideally 5 – 10 paragraphs or 1,500-2,000 words. 
• Charts and pictures throughout the article are welcome and encouraged. 
• Direct product pitches and product brochures will not be accepted, even for paid partners.

 

Instructions for Submission:

To participate, submit your article via the Energy Central online Start a Post content entry system and by following the instructions below: 

• For The Special Issue Editions, you may submit the following content types: Article or Resource.
• Title of your submission:
  • Please do not use the call for article title; otherwise, we will end up with several articles with the same title/name. 
  • Please put [For Special Issue] at the end of your title so that we know the draft is for the special issue submission:
  • Your title [for special issue xyz], Example: My special Article [for Special Issue – Grid]
• SAVE THE POST AS A DRAFT. You may make changes to your draft anytime up until you take the next step. 
• DO NOT “Publish” or “Schedule” the post to go live. 
• Once you are satisfied with your final draft version, send a link of your draft post to community@energycentral.com.
• We will review all submissions as they come in. You may not be notified of final approval until the week prior to the issue deployment date. See the timeline below. 

 

Special Issue Timeline and Due Dates:

• Final submissions due date: Monday, June 10th, 2024
• Issue deployment date: Thursday, June 27th, 2024
• Final Article Section Announcement: Week of June 17th, 2024