Microsoft Scenario Library Energy and Resources Streamline permitting

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Energy and Resources scenario: Streamline permitting

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Scenario

Simplify and expedite the permitting process for renewable power plants, reducing delays

1. Understand local regulations

Ask Copilot what regulation is relevant to drafting Environmental Impact Statements for Wind Power Plant in this [Country]? Please provide links to each relevant piece of regulation.

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Copilot Studio Agent

Benefit: Quickly get up to speed with he most relevant information on specific regulations.

Ask Copilot to generate a table which compares the regulations between the PA and Texas.

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Copilot Studio Agent

Benefit: Copilot can compare key regulation aspects and lay out differences in a table format.

Ask Copilot to create a document with all sections and subsections required to create an Environmental Impact Statement. Use this [source document] to retrieve information about the design of the power plant.

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Copilot in Word

Benefit: Generate a first draft quickly saving time on long and complex permitting documents.

Find relevant data related to flooding, earthquake and other natural disasters occurred in the past 20 years in [location] and write the section “Hazards” considering that the plant will be built in that location.

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Copilot Studio Agent

Benefit: Collect relevant data and generate a new section of the document.

We are using “Contoso” power generation units for this project. Are there specific information I should include to improve the “Waste Disposal” section?

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Copilot Studio Agent

Benefit: Provide more information to Copilot and ask to enrich a section of the document.

KPIs

Opportunity to impact key functional area KPIs

Support the development of new energy products and markets by analyzing market trends and optimizing business strategies.
Boost productivity
  • Rapidly find information
  • Diagnose problems faster
  • Check for similar issues and resolutions
  • Quickly send follow-up communications

Energy workers leverage Microsoft’s Copilot to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and deliver exceptional service, ensuring employee satisfaction.
Efficient ticket resolution​
  • Quickly identify urgent issues​
  • Organize information from past interactions​

How Microsoft Copilot can help increase revenue generation

Increase revenue generation by optimizing trading decisions and accelerating licensing and permitting process for capital projects, thereby maximizing financial returns.
Boost productivity
  • Rapidly find information
  • Diagnose problems faster
  • Check for similar issues and resolutions
  • Quickly send follow-up communications

How Microsoft Copilot can help improve safety and compliance metrics

Enhance safety protocols by analyzing incident reports and real-time data. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards by generating accurate and timely reports.
Improve quality of internal materials and processes
  • Improve job descriptions for further role clarity
  • Improve company meetings with summarization and recap
  • Completely focus during the meeting

How Copilot can help improve operational efficiency

Use Copilot to lower operational costs by automating routine tasks and improving workflows and scheduling. Utilize AI-driven insights to maintain the highest standards of process excellence.
Speed problem resolution​
  • Rapidly find information​
  • Diagnose problems faster​
  • Check for similar issues and resolutions​
  • Quickly send follow-up communications​

The content in this example scenario is for demonstration purposes only. You should evaluate how Copilot aligns with your organization’s business processes, regulatory requirements, and responsible AI principles.