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3 Strategies All Utilities Can Use for Grid Modernization

3 Strategies All Utilities Can Use for Grid Modernization

Utilities take different approaches to modernizing their grids, but an IBM Institute for Business Value report outlines three strategies they all…


25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

25 Emerging Companies Pitch the Future of Energy at Distributech

Energy startups pitched their ideas to energy experts at Distributech in EPRI’s Incubatenergy Labs annual competition.


AI Power Solutions Dominate at Distributech 2025, Part 2

AI Power Solutions Dominate at Distributech 2025, Part 2

EEPower was on the exhibit floor to learn from the experts about cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence in power equipment, software,…


AI, Grid-Edge, DER, and V2G: Distributech Highlights, Part 1

AI, Grid-Edge, DER, and V2G: Distributech Highlights, Part 1

The annual conference showcased the latest in transmission, distribution, and energy management. EEPower was on site to bring you the news.


AI Secures Grid Ops and Improves Resilience

AI Secures Grid Ops and Improves Resilience

Artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, advanced management systems, and vegetation management could help service providers anticipate grid…


tech insights Mar 26, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Alabama Power Takes Predictive Power Mapping to the Next Level

Alabama Power Takes Predictive Power Mapping to the Next Level

A predictive power mapping system has won $275,000 and propelled Alabama Power and partner E Source to the third round in the Department of…


News Feb 28, 2025 by Karen Hanson
Solving Grid Congestion: How GETs Maximize Renewable Integration

Solving Grid Congestion: How GETs Maximize Renewable Integration

Grid-enhancing technologies can increase grid capacity for renewable energy sources and reduce curtailment.


Raspberry Pi Optimizes Over-the-Air Smart Grid Updates

Raspberry Pi Optimizes Over-the-Air Smart Grid Updates

Raspberry Pi integrated with over-the-air updates could make energy systems more adaptable.


News Jan 24, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Eyes Underground: AI Sensors Assist in Power Line Installations

Eyes Underground: AI Sensors Assist in Power Line Installations

A subsurface sensing system allows faster and safer undergrounding of power lines.


News Jan 20, 2025 by Shannon Cuthrell
AMI 2.0: Grid Management Tools Integrate Artificial Intelligence

AMI 2.0: Grid Management Tools Integrate Artificial Intelligence

MicroEJ, GE Vernova, and Landis+Gyr are implementing artificial intelligence to improve grid reliability and operations.


News Dec 12, 2024 by Austin Futrell
The Aging Power Grid Needs a Watchdog. Are Robot Dogs the Answer?

The Aging Power Grid Needs a Watchdog. Are Robot Dogs the Answer?

Anybotics and Gresco have partnered in a robotic solution for autonomous utility facility inspections.


News Dec 04, 2024 by John Nieman
Solar-Powered Line Sensors Predict Wildfires

Solar-Powered Line Sensors Predict Wildfires

Gridware uses solar-powered sensors and artificial intelligence to detect fire risks.


News Oct 25, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
High-Res Imaging and Predictive AI: How AiDash Protects the Grid

High-Res Imaging and Predictive AI: How AiDash Protects the Grid

AI-coupled satellite data helps assess vegetation risks, prevent outages, and restore power faster.


News Oct 03, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

Can Drones Transform Power Grid Monitoring and Maintenance?

A drone with embedded AI can detect grid problems, including small issues like power line insulation defects. 


News Sep 10, 2024 by John Nieman
More than Monitoring: How Observability Keeps Power Flowing

More than Monitoring: How Observability Keeps Power Flowing

As grid operations become more complex, energy engineers use observability, digital tools, and artificial intelligence to view and evaluate the…


H2scan Unveils Hydrogen Monitoring/Sensing Devices

H2scan Unveils Hydrogen Monitoring/Sensing Devices

The four products offer a complete solution for enhancing electrical transformers’ intelligence and resilience.


new products Jun 01, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Countdown to EEPower Day: Join the Ultimate Virtual Event for Power Engineers

Countdown to EEPower Day: Join the Ultimate Virtual Event for Power Engineers

Don't miss EEPower's first free virtual conference and trade show for power engineers. Register now!


Grid Monitor Offers Improved Power Quality Measurements

Grid Monitor Offers Improved Power Quality Measurements

Bachmann's upgraded GMP232 grid measurement and protection module improves frequency measurement accuracy for measuring current and voltage in…


new products Apr 20, 2024 by Mike Falter
Buried Treasure? California’s Key to Power Line Protection and Wildfire Prevention

Buried Treasure? California’s Key to Power Line Protection and Wildfire Prevention

The California Public Utilities Commission has launched a program to streamline the approval process for utilities’ undergrounding plans.


Yokogawa’s Wind Farm Solution: Driving Japan’s Offshore Energy Evolution

Yokogawa’s Wind Farm Solution: Driving Japan’s Offshore Energy Evolution

Yokogawa's cutting-edge approach to wind farm monitoring and management is the realization of a decarbonized society.


News Mar 13, 2024 by Jake Hertz