Grid Dialogues

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Welcome to Grid Dialogues—where we bring together the voices shaping the future of utilities. From everyday challenges to game-changing tech like AI, IoT, and smart metering, we dive into what’s really driving change. Each episode is packed with stories, insights, and ideas from leaders, innovators, and policymakers. Whether you work in utilities, tech, policy, or research, you’ll find something valuable here. Tune in and join the conversation on building smarter, more sustainable utilities.

Episodes

  1. Future of Smart Metering: From Devices to Intelligent Platforms | Ft. Thomas Petuaud-Letang

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    Future of Smart Metering: From Devices to Intelligent Platforms | Ft. Thomas Petuaud-Letang

    Welcome to Grid Dialogues, our flagship podcast series where we explore the ideas, innovations, and strategies shaping the future of utilities across electricity, water, and gas. In every episode, we bring together global leaders, operators, and technology experts to unpack the real challenges utilities face — and the practical pathways toward building smarter, more resilient systems. In this episode, we dive into “The Future of Smart Metering: From Devices to Intelligent Utility Platforms.” Our guest is Thomas Petuaud-Letang, Group CEO of Iskraemeco. Thomas is a seasoned global business leader with extensive experience in full P\&L ownership and large-scale business transformation. Over the course of his career, he has driven growth and profitability across sales, marketing, R\&D, supply chain, and manufacturing. With a background at Mars & Co, and leadership roles at Saint-Gobain and Schneider Electric, Thomas brings a powerful combination of strategic vision and operational execution to the evolving smart metering landscape. In this conversation, we explore: How the role of smart meters is evolving beyond hardware deployment into intelligent, connected platforms What “success” looks like for utilities in the post-rollout phase The shift from devices to platforms — and how it is reshaping the value proposition for utilities, manufacturers, and technology partners The capabilities required on top of smart meters to unlock operational and customer value The importance of interoperability and open ecosystems in building future-ready infrastructure How data and analytics are transforming decision-making when meters become part of a broader intelligence layer The organizational and mindset shifts utilities must embrace to move from asset deployment to data-driven operations The evolution of go-to-market strategies as software and services become central Balancing innovation, scalability, and long-term cost efficiency What will define leadership in smart metering over the next 5–10 years How real-time meter data can shift field operations from reactive maintenance to proactive, performance-driven models This episode is essential viewing for utility leaders, technology providers, policymakers, and anyone invested in the digital transformation of critical infrastructure. If you enjoyed this conversation, let us know in the comments and tell us what topics you’d like us to cover next. Connect with Grid: www.workongrid.com www.linkedin.com/company/pragyaam This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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Welcome to Grid Dialogues—where we bring together the voices shaping the future of utilities. From everyday challenges to game-changing tech like AI, IoT, and smart metering, we dive into what’s really driving change. Each episode is packed with stories, insights, and ideas from leaders, innovators, and policymakers. Whether you work in utilities, tech, policy, or research, you’ll find something valuable here. Tune in and join the conversation on building smarter, more sustainable utilities.