Season 6 Finale — The Benefits of AI Technologies on Grid Modernization

About this episode

Luis D’Acosta recaps the season's key issues regarding AI technologies and grid modernization.

In this season 6 finale, Luis D’Acosta, CEO of Uplight, recaps this season’s driving issues with a rapid-fire discussion with Bryce. They cover a wide range of topics: Applying AI-driven technologies to run the grid more effectively Mitigating wildfire risks by integrating digital and advanced monitoring solutions Ongoing effects of the federal agencies’ changing priorities on grid modernization The importance of scaling new technologies quickly and broadly across the grid to help curb rate increases Optimizing the Demand Stack to enable more grid flexibility Listen in to this expert recap of an exciting and challenging year for advancing the electric grid. And thank you for listening to this season of GridForward Forum!

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Guests: Luis D’Acosta, Bryce

Topics covered

• AI technologies
• grid modernization
• wildfire risk mitigation
• federal agency priorities
• scaling technologies
• Demand Stack optimization

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Products: Uplight

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