Big Data: Big Mistake?

Aug. 30, 2023

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Despite our music tastes, some songs evoke a smile or a nod from practically everyone. Such is the case with the one-hit wonder by artist Rockwell, released in 1984: “Somebody’s Watching Me.” The singer laments “I always feel like somebody’s watching me.” This fear is probably truer today than ever before. Experts report that more data has been created in the last two years than in the entire previous history of humanity. They also admit that only about 0.5% of the data collected is used. That said, is big data mostly a distraction for utilities and a passing trend or are we witnessing what will become the new normal?

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David Shadle | Grid Optimization Editor

Dave joined the T&D World team as the editor of the Grid Optimization Center of Excellence website in January 2016.

Dave is a power industry veteran with a history of leading environmental and development organizations, championing crucial projects, managing major acquisitions and implementing change. Dave is currently a principal at Power Advance, LLC, an independent consulting firm specializing in power project development, research and analysis, due diligence and valuation support. Dave is also a contributing consultant for Transmission & Distribution World. Prior to Power Advance, Dave held business and power project development positions with The Louis Berger Group, Iberdrola Renewables, FPL Energy and General Public Utilities. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Purdue University.