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    Distributed intelligence-enabled smart meters.
    Data Analytics

    Getting Smart at the Edge: AMI and Distributed Intelligence

    July 10, 2023
    Commonwealth Edison is working to evolve distributed intelligence alongside advanced metering infrastructure.
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    A combination of approaches allows data related to each transformer to be classified into one of several predefined classifications or states: normal, monitor, service, stable, replace and risk identified.
    Digital Innovations

    Duke Energy's Hybrid Approach to AI

    May 16, 2023
    Duke Energy’s hybrid model of engineered analytics and ML has proven to be an excellent but imperfect tool — more accurate than either pure AI/ML tools or engineered analytics...
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    Modern GIS software enables utilities to manage many aspects of their assets in a contextual, visual and map-based database. Instead of the static columns and rows associated with a traditional spreadsheet, information can be tied to a photo or visual image that links to associated media.
    Data Analytics

    How to Leverage GIS Data

    Feb. 10, 2023
    Web-based geographic information system software enables utilities to manage aspects of their assets in a contextual, visual and map-based database.
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    Data, Decarbonization, and The New Math of Sustainability

    Feb. 14, 2022
    Instead of a cadence-based approach to managing the grid, the industry is moving to a data-driven “risk-spend efficiency” approach
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    The Grid’s Tech-Toolbox Is Growing: GenAI

    Dec. 18, 2023
    This GenAI transition into digital technologies has happen much faster than anyone expected and it’s giving those who use it a big edge over those not taking advantage.
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    Grid Security

    How Much CIP Security is Good Enough?

    Nov. 29, 2023
    Any discussion around security and how much is good enough for utilities is framed by standards, how well those standards are implemented, and risk.
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    GenAI: A Utility Disrupter and Enabler

    Nov. 28, 2023
    While some utilities are enthusiastic about the positive impacts of GenAI, they acknowledge that well-trained and knowledgeable individuals are essential to realize its benefits...
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    Distributed Energy Resources

    Artificial Intelligence and its Role in the Microgrid-Distributed Energy Future

    Nov. 7, 2023
    What is AI? A simulation of human intelligence enacted in a machine, it has the potential to revolutionize the deployment of distributed energy resources and microgrids, making...