How can businesses prepare for natural disasters? In this episode, we dive into the importance of power resilience and how major operations, such as Disney, have designed energy systems to handle these emergencies. We’ll explore their innovative approach, from building a private energy utility to integrating renewable energy sources for continued operation, even in the harshest weather.
You’ll also learn practical steps businesses can take to improve their power resilience. Discover how leaders can strategize for uninterrupted operations, minimize risks, and maintain critical infrastructure during extreme events. Don’t wait for disaster to strike—find out how proactive planning can make all the difference!
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What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
- How Disney created the Reedy Creek Improvement District to manage its own power infrastructure.
- Why onsite energy systems like microgrids are essential for resilience during natural disasters.
- Where critical facilities like manufacturing plants are most at risk during power outages.
- What business leaders can do to plan for power outages before disaster strikes.
- How businesses can blend renewable and traditional energy sources for maximum resilience.
- Why energy resilience isn’t just a cost—it’s a profitable investment for long-term stability.
- Where microgrids have proven to keep communities and businesses operational during storms.
- What the looped grid system is and how it minimizes power disruptions during hurricanes.
- How businesses can calculate the real cost of a power outage to their bottom line.
- Why energy resilience should be part of every company’s strategic planning process.
Timestamps:
- 00:00:00: Introduction to the episode
- 00:00:02: Topic introduction: Power resilience amid hurricane season
- 00:00:29: Dan’s reflections on the recent strategic planning summit
- 00:01:45: The importance of in-person connections and remote work
- 00:02:08: Conversation with Mel prompting today’s topic on hurricane resilience
- 00:02:31: The impact of recent hurricanes on Florida
- 00:02:55: Personal stories and observations related to hurricane resilience
- 00:05:00: Disney as an example of power resilience
- 00:07:09: Details of Disney’s energy infrastructure and microgrid
- 00:10:52: Other examples of hurricane resilience
- 00:13:06: Mobile power stations and food distribution company’s resilience strategy
- 00:14:22: Importance of onsite power generation and storage for business resilience
- 00:14:43: Steps for business leaders to consider for resilience planning
- 00:19:31: The cost and impact of power outages on different businesses
- 00:20:48: Identifying risk and business cases for onsite energy systems
- 00:21:58: Conclusion: The benefits and importance of energy resilience
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