Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
The Grid's Invisible Constraint: A lack of standardized infrastructure data is holding back efforts to modernize the nation's electrical grid. |
| Authors: |
SPADORO, JOSEPH M.1 |
| Source: |
Issues in Science & Technology. Summer2026, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p49-52. 4p. |
| Subjects: |
Data harmonization, Electric utility management, On-site evaluation, Metadata, Smart power grids |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses how inconsistent and non-standardized infrastructure data severely hinders electrical grid modernization efforts, as fragmented asset information forces engineers to rely on assumptions rather than accurate physical records. Topics include data standardization challenges, field assessment practices; and utility infrastructure management. |
| Database: |
Engineering Source |