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The State of AI in the Utility Industry: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
The State of AI in the Utility Industry: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
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Explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the utility industry in this comprehensive webinar. Based on the latest findings from AESP and Bidgely’s “State of AI in the Utility Industry” report, we will delve into how AI is reshaping the landscape, from enhancing operational efficiencies to driving customer engagement and optimizing energy management. Attendees will gain insights into current AI trends, the challenges utilities face in AI adoption, and the potential opportunities that lie ahead. Whether you are a utility professional, a technology provider, or an industry consultant, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to leverage AI effectively within your organization.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the current trends and applications of AI in the utility industry, including how utilities are deploying AI for operational efficiency and customer engagement.
- Analyze the key challenges and barriers to AI adoption in the utility sector, and evaluate strategies for overcoming these obstacles.
- Apply knowledge from the report to identify potential AI opportunities that can be leveraged within your organization to enhance performance and drive innovation.
Speakers
Jen Szaro
President & CEO, AESP
Jen is AESP’s fearless leader. She is a LEED accredited professional whose passion lies in integrating clean energy and efficiency technologies to create a brighter tomorrow. She serves on several boards including IREC and ASES and has authored over forty publications in her twenty-five year career.
Ryan Edge
Vice President, Strategy & Innovation Services, SMECO
Ryan Edge is the Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, where he oversees strategic plan implementation, technology adoption, and process improvement. In 2023 he led SMECO’s successful effort to secure a $33-million GRIP award from the Department of Energy. Prior to SMECO, while consulting with Booz Allen Hamilton, he led development of microgrid projects and utility partnerships, and advised on policy related to distributed energy resource integration. Prior to that he developed industry research and education at the Smart Electric Power Alliance. He holds a master of public administration from Portland State University in Oregon and a bachelor’s from Western Kentucky University.
Shriram Ramanathan
Chief of Staff to CEO, Bidgely
Shriram is Chief of Staff at Bidgely and works on topics as diverse as strategy, growth, packaging, and pricing. Prior to joining Bidgely, he headed a digital transformation research and consulting team where he helped launch and grow several services including artificial intelligence and industrial IoT. In this role, he guided C-suite executives in utilities and other sectors in establishing digital transformation roadmaps, identifying scalable use cases, and monetizing digital products via novel business models. Shriram is a recognized expert in artificial intelligence and has been invited to chair and present at various AI conferences and has also been featured as a digital thought leader in multiple business magazines.