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EPRI today launched the Open Power AI Consortium at NVIDIA's GTC event with 40+ energy and technology companies. This global initiative is dedicated to developing and deploying open AI models specifically designed for the power sector, aiming to drive innovation, reduce operating costs, and enhance the energy customer experience. (https://lnkd.in/e4D5NkkE) "Over the next decade, AI has the great potential to revolutionize the power sector by delivering the capability to enhance grid reliability, optimize asset performance, and enable more efficient energy management," said EPRI President and CEO Arshad Mansoor. Watch Mansoor announce the Consortium at #GTC25 today during his panel ‘Accelerate Energy Transformation With Industry Domain AI Models’ at 4pm PT: https://nvda.ws/3EQvcil. Plus, see EPRI’s Swati Daji speak at the same event at 11am PT on-demand: nvda.ws/3F3aA6s. Participating energy companies include ACWA (NOMAC), Alliant Energy, Ameren, Constellation, Con Edison, CPS Energy, Dairyland Power Cooperative, Duke Energy, ENOWA (NEOM's Energy and Water Company), Exelon, GCC Interconnection Authority, Georgia Transmission Corporation, KEPCO, KHNP, Khalifa University, MISO, North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives, New York Power Authority (NYPA), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Portland General Electric, PPL Corporation, RTE, Santee Cooper, Saudi Electricity Company, Southern Company, Southern California Edison, Tennessee Valley Authority, WEC Energy Group, and Westinghouse Electric Company. Key technology partners include Articul8 AI, Amazon Web Services (AWS), The Linux Foundation Energy, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Oracle, Rolls-Royce SMR Limited, SHI International Corp., and World Wide Technology. We invite you to join us in this transformative journey. For more information or to become a member, visit https://lnkd.in/eRghKfD7. #OPAI #GTC25

Congratulations to EPRI's Eamonn Lannoye who will lead EPRI's contributions to the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) Expert Group on EU-wide Flexibility Needs Assessment.

EPRI is engaging with Southern Company on the new Emerging Technologies Pilot Program (ETP). This innovative partnership program will help to speed development and the use of new energy related technologies as part of our research into more affordable, reliable, and resilient power. By combining Southern Company's expertise and EPRI’s Incubatenergy Labs network of emerging technology companies, we will be able to quickly test and deploy cutting-edge innovative solutions for a better energy future. Read more about this transformative journey that will help shape the future of energy! https://lnkd.in/eG7u5Zb #EPRI #EnergyInnovation

Today, David Lindsey, EPRI Chief Information Officer, will be speaking at Microsoft's Global Nonprofits Leadership Summit. David will be part of the panel titled "AI for Scale, Speed, and Agility," where he will discuss EPRI's experiences in implementing AI across our organization, including the challenges and opportunities that come with it. This event is significant for several reasons: 🔍 Enhanced Visibility and Networking: Participating in the summit will provide networking opportunities with global nonprofit leaders, stakeholders, and thought leaders. By engaging with other attendees, EPRI can explore collaborative opportunities that align with our mission and goals. 💡 Sharing Expertise and Insights: As a speaker, EPRI will have the opportunity to share our expertise on critical topics such as sustainability, technology integration, and community engagement. 📚 Learning and Growth: Attending the summit will allow EPRI to gain insights from other leading organizations and experts on emerging trends, best practices, and innovative solutions that we can apply to our projects. 🌍 Showcasing Impact: Speaking at the summit is a chance to demonstrate how EPRI's work contributes to the broader goals of the nonprofit sector, inspiring others and attracting support for our future endeavors. We look forward to making the most of this opportunity and connecting with attendees.

In an article in DISTRIBUTECH’s Factor This, EPRI's Robert Chapman, EVP and Chief Commercial and Customer Officer, highlights the critical role of collaboration in enhancing grid flexibility to meet the growing energy demands driven by electrification and emerging technologies. 🔌 Key Points: • 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱: Data centers and AI are leading the surge, with electricity consumption by major cloud service providers more than doubling between 2018 and 2023. • 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘂𝗺: Launched in late 2024, this initiative aims to integrate emerging technologies like EV chargers, solar inverters, and smart thermostats into the power system. • 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: EPRI’s DCFlex explores how data centers can support the grid, optimize asset utilization, and make AI more affordable. • 𝗙𝗟𝗘𝗫𝗜𝗧 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲: Standardizing integration of demand response and renewable energy to enhance grid responsiveness and consumer participation. By working together at events like this week's #DISTRIBUTECH, power providers, technology companies, and equipment suppliers can create a more flexible, resilient, and affordable power system to reliably meet the evolving energy landscape. Read the full article to learn more about these collaborative efforts and their impact on our energy future 👉 https://lnkd.in/eR4vDjED #DTECH #DTECH25

SAVE THE DATE for the Electrification 2026 International Conference and Exposition, taking place from June 23-25, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. This event will bring together thought leaders and innovators from across the electrification industry. Join us to: ⚡Collaborate with industry experts ⚡Learn from robust educational sessions ⚡Advance your organization’s goals Stay tuned for more details on programming, sponsorship, and registration by visiting electrification2026.com. #ElectricTogether

Today, EPRI announced at DISTRIBUTECH a collaboration with Microsoft to enhance grid reliability, improve workforce safety, and enable advanced forecasting and real-time grid intelligence. “Working with Microsoft, EPRI will lead this transformation, driving innovation toward a more resilient and affordable energy future,” said EPRI President and CEO Arshad Mansoor. Collaboration Highlights: 📌Enhanced Grid Reliability: Leveraging #AI for the power sector through the Open Power AI Consortium. 📌Advanced Forecasting: Improved planning models for the future. 📌Real-Time Intelligence: AI-driven insights for a resilient energy system. Join us later today at #DTECH for the panel discussion, "Transforming Power & Utilities with AI," where industry leaders from EPRI and Microsoft will explore how AI-driven solutions are revolutionizing utility operations. 🗓️ Panel Details: 📅 Date: March 26, 2025 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM CST 📍Location: C4 Read the full press release and learn more about our collaborative efforts 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-yvzSTh Learn more about EPRI’s presence at DISTRIBUTECH here: https://lnkd.in/gditFFgK

What a start to DISTRIBUTECH! From AI to community microgrids to resilience, every aspect of the energy sector is front and center here on the show floor and in the dozens of panels and discussions taking place. In just the first day, EPRI participated on five panels, conducted a successful Incubatenergy Labs Pitch Day, made a joint announcement with Schneider Electric on EPRI’s #DCFlex, and even had remarks by EPRI President and CEO Arshad Mansoor during the opening keynote. 👀 Check out our #DISTRIBUTECH webpage to see where we’ll be tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/gditFFgK And stop by our booth to say hi! 📌 Booth #5036

As we near the launch of EPRI’s Climate READi Framework, we’re proud to highlight the impactful work accomplished to advance climate-informed energy planning with initiative members, like Alliant Energy. Alliant Energy serves as one of the partners for the Midwest Regional Case Study. Application to the Alliant Energy system is informing practical implementation challenges of the Climate READi Framework. Understanding limitations and gaps through application is helping evolve the Framework to consider these challenges and improve the process for future practitioners. This collaboration showcases how integrating climate science into planning supports a more resilient, reliable grid.

EPRI welcomes PPC S.A. Group to the DCFlex Initiative. #DCFlex and PPC will explore how data centers can support and strengthen the electric grid, enable better use of assets, and improve interconnection and efficiency. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/eW7RUJT2. #EnergyReliability #Datacenter #energygrid