It’s All About Mapping: A New Look to the Utility Solar Database June 24, 2014 | By Daisy Chung For years, the Solar Electric Power Association has accumulated a wealth of utility data through surveys and subject-matter research in forms of spreadsheets and reports. The Utility Solar Database, debuted in December 2013, was created to provide a central, transparent location for members to access and benefit from our broad range of work efforts, big and small. To date, the database now contains 373 utilities, including utility solar news and programs, updates on large-scale projects, RFPs, and reports…the list grows every month. The best part about the USD? It’s free for members. Anyone in your organization can access this tool, 24-7. Non-members can purchase a subscription to the USD. For more information, please contact Ruth Hupart at [email protected]. New Feature in USD 1.1: Map View We are excited to announce the release of USD 1.1, including a new Map View feature, allowing users to search geographically. It is an enhancement to the current Table View for searching and sorting information by topic and utility. The geographical filtering of utility information allows users to locate what they are looking for simply by zooming in on a specific state or region. See example below: 1. Choose a state from the main page (i.e. California) 2. Click on the state to zoom in for utility data on that topic 3. Table below the map sorts and displays relevant information Request a demo of this new feature at [email protected]. Full access of the detailed information is, of course, reserved just for SEPA members and USD subscribers. SEPA has further updates to the USD in the works. Stay tuned for future announcements! Share Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedIn About the Author Daisy Chung Senior Manager, Technical Programs Daisy Chung Senior Manager, Technical Programs Daisy joined SEPA in 2014 and has held various roles across research, industry & strategy, operations, and engagement teams. With a research background in utility renewable energy deployment at the distribution level, she leads technical engagements to steer the industry’s energy transformation, producing industry-driven outputs. Her team specializes in fostering collaboration through SEPA’s platforms, cultivating technical and learning communities supported by practitioners. Throughout her tenure, Daisy finds the greatest satisfaction in facilitating joint efforts among stakeholders, especially connecting electric service providers and integrators, to help advance grid evolution initiatives. Before joining SEPA, Daisy focused on process engineering and implementation in the semiconductor industry, overseeing system start-ups, qualification, standardization, and failure and root-cause analysis. Leveraging her experience in technical knowledge transfer, she utilized Six Sigma data analytics and system monitoring strategies to enhance efficiency and drive innovation. Daisy holds a Master of Science in International Public Affairs focusing on Energy Analysis and Policy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas, with dual minors in Business Foundation and Chinese Language.
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