IEEE Power & Energy Magazine - May/June 2022 - 5

have organized six articles written by
experts around the world to cover the
following topics:
✔ A brief introduction of the history
of AI
✔ Development of AI-based load
forecasting tools
✔ Illusions and opportunities for
applying AI-based techniques in
load forecasting
✔ Roadblocks and possible solutions
for ML adoption in grid
operation
✔ Examples of AI applications in
* security assessment
* load classification and customer
segmentation
* demand response
* dynamic model identification
✔ An outlook on AI technology.
The " In My View " column by Hamidreza
Zareipour reviews the history
of disruptions through the evolution
of North American power systems
over the past 140 years as characterized
by technology innovation,
regulation, and adaptation. He then
offers his predictions for the next
disruptive phase, fueled by the trio
of 5G networks, AI, and distributed
digital ledger technology.
Although the material in this issue
cannot paint a complete picture of the
surging AI
research and application
activities in the power engineering
domain, it gives our readers glimpses
of successful stories and lessons
learned. By sharing experts' insights
on what works and what does not, the
issue will hopefully spark discussions
on AI-infused grid technology development.
By raising awareness of AI
technologies, may the electric power
profession better embrace AI and brace
for its impacts.
A Word From the
Executive Director
This month's Leader's Corner features
Executive Director Tim Licitra, who
has quickly come up to speed with the
IEEE Power & Energy Society and
his leadership role. As the Roman god
Janus looks in two directions, Licitra
discusses this transition period reflecting
on the Society's future directions
in context of the groundwork laid by
past actions. Focusing on clear goals
for improvement, Licitra takes stock
of the Society's accumulated assets, its
accomplishments, and strong support
from volunteers.
Letters
A colleague recently found out the identity
of the editor-in-chief of IEEE Power
& Energy Magazine. He opened the latest
issue and commented, " Sure enough,
there's your name. " Despite the effort
that goes into publishing this magazine
from so many contributors, one is never
sure if it is being read. That is until a
note arrives from a reader with a comment.
Good, bad, or indifferent, publishing
a letter to the editor gives voice
to the people this magazine serves. We
look forward to sharing more letters to
the editor in future issues.
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