Artificial intelligence is transforming utility operations from planning and forecasting to wildfire detection and predictive maintenance. This discussion explored how utilities are deploying AI at scale, the importance of enterprise-ready solutions, and how technology partnerships are shaping the future of grid reliability and resilience.
The Next Phase of Utility Transformation Is Happening Outside the Control Room
As utilities modernize their operations, transformation is extending beyond the control room into fleet management, procurement, distributed energy resource management, and enterprise-wide asset planning. This discussion explored how utilities are balancing innovation with operational certainty while adopting technologies that support long-term reliability, efficiency, and organizational resilience.
Why Better Technology Is No Longer Enough in the Data Center Boom
As AI and hyperscale data centers accelerate demand for new energy infrastructure, speed of deployment has become just as important as technological innovation. This discussion explored how utilities, developers, and technology providers are adapting to changing customer expectations while balancing execution, scalability, and long-term reliability.
From Demand Response to Virtual Power Plants: How Distributed Energy Resources Are Reshaping the Grid
As distributed energy resources continue to expand, utilities are moving beyond traditional demand response programs toward more dynamic, market-driven participation. This discussion examined how aggregators, DERMS platforms, and virtual power plants are improving grid flexibility while enabling distributed assets to play a larger role in maintaining system reliability.
Energy Security Returns to the Center of U.S. Energy Policy
In a wide-ranging interview at the Reuters Global Energy Transition Forum, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright discussed the administration's approach to energy security, permitting reform, AI-driven electricity demand, nuclear power, and the role of domestic energy production in supporting long-term economic growth.
Utilities Are Returning to an "All-of-the-Above" Strategy to Power the AI Economy
As electricity demand from AI, data centers, and electrification continues to rise, utilities are adopting an "all-of-the-above" generation strategy. The discussion explored the roles of natural gas, nuclear, renewables, battery storage, and emerging technologies in meeting future demand while maintaining grid reliability and affordability.
The Hidden Challenge Behind EV Growth: Why Charging Economics Matter More Than Vehicle Sales
As EV adoption continues to grow, charging network operators are increasingly focused on the economics of delivering electricity rather than simply deploying more chargers. This discussion explored utility rates, battery storage, site development, and grid integration, highlighting the operational realities shaping the next phase of EV infrastructure.
Powering the AI Economy: Key Takeaways from Exelon's Leadership Panel at Reuters GEF 2026
Executives from Exelon, Duke Energy, E.ON, Siemens Energy, and Hitachi Energy discussed the growing challenges of powering an increasingly electrified economy. The panel explored affordability, AI-driven electricity demand, grid modernization, and the investments required to build a more reliable and resilient energy system.
🎙️ Podcast: The Challenges of a Growing Energy Demand
CO₂ Capture Technologies for Cement Plants: Comparing the Leading Options
The cement industry accounts for roughly 7–8% of global CO₂ emissions, making it one of the most challenging—and critical—sectors to decarbonize. Unlike power generation, cement emissions arise not only from fuel combustion but also from process emissions during limestone calcination, which are unavoidable without carbon capture.
Why DistribuTECH 2026 Comes at a Pivotal Moment for the North American Grid
As the North American power sector enters 2026, one thing is clear: the distribution grid has become the frontline of the energy transition. Load growth is accelerating faster than many forecasts anticipated, reliability expectations are tightening, digital technologies are moving from pilots to platforms, and utilities are being asked to deliver all of it while maintaining affordability and resilience. Against this backdrop, DistribuTECH International 2026 (February 2–5, San Diego) arrives not merely as an industry gathering, but as a defining checkpoint for where grid modernization is headed next.