Celeste Gutierrez, Author at Technosylva

High-voltage power lines stretch across a forested landscape at sunrise, with green trees in the foreground and rolling hills in the background under a clear sky.

3 Keys to Averting Tomorrow’s Black Swan Natural Catastrophe

Forecasts show the weather. Climatology shows the why behind the risk. Why Electric Utilities Must…

Celeste GutierrezMay 24, 2025

Satellite map showing a suburban neighborhood adjacent to a large wildfire spread zone, represented in varying shades of red and orange indicating fire intensity or risk, with roads and structures marked throughout the area.

Beyond Static Assessments: Why Dynamic Wildfire Risk Analysis is Critical to Utility Wildfire Mitigation

Fire is dynamic. Utilities must evolve beyond static assessments to stay ahead of the threat.…

Celeste GutierrezMay 7, 2025

Silhouettes of multiple high-voltage transmission towers and power lines stretching across a cityscape at sunset, with a vibrant sky transitioning from deep orange to dark blue, and faint city lights beginning to glow.

Powering Down for Safety: The New Reality of Electric Utility Operations

This collision demands a complete cultural overhaul, not just operational adjustments. The increasing threat of…

Celeste GutierrezMay 7, 2025

Utility poles with power lines stretching across a green agricultural field under a bright, partly cloudy sky, with a small rural village visible in the distance.

Insurance & Credit Agencies Expect More from Electric Utilities

The credibility crisis demands a shift from passive risk assessment to active, demonstrable risk control.…

Celeste GutierrezMay 6, 2025

Silhouette of a high-voltage power transmission tower against an orange and black sunset sky, with power lines stretching across the scene and dark hills in the background

The Illusion of Prevention

Focusing solely on where and if a fire might start ignores the critical question of…

Celeste GutierrezMay 6, 2025