The electric utility industry is changing in a number of significant ways that go beyond the move to a cleaner, more decentralized system.
From smart thermostats and other connected devices in the home to utility software systems that increase reliability and affordability, the digital transformation of the power sector is presenting new ways for utilities to connect with customers and optimize performance.
The following spotlight dives into various aspects of that transformation, from smart homes to leading utilities and broader changes in the sector, which is increasingly relying on data analytics to detect and prevent potential problems.
What challenges and opportunities do you think lie ahead for the digital transformation of the power sector? We would love to hear your feedback.
 Larry Pearl
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 News and Trends Deep Dive The New York Power Authority set out to become the first fully digital utility in the U.S., and that goal is beginning to yield results. |
Deep Dive The power of data analytics is helping utilities improve operations and customer engagement, but a decentralized transactive energy network is in the works and will require additional computing advances. |
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Over the next two years, the New York Power Authority's digitization initiative will focus on adding sensors and identifying third-party partners for its data-driven decision support system, CEO Gil Quiniones says. |
Deep Dive The company is partnering with EnergyHub and turning to artificial intelligence and machine learning to give utilities a better idea of what is happening inside homes. |
Deep Dive Utilities must prove to regulators that grid upgrades will help integrate a new class of resources reliably and cost-effectively. |
Deep Dive There could be 90 million smart meters installed by 2020, but U.S. utilities may also be approaching market penetration limits. |
The company says its home energy system can give utilities all they need for a demand side management program, from system planning to customer segmentation. |
Through its new smart energy management system, Sonnen will unite home automation, residential solar and energy storage with intelligent load control. |
Deep Dive The utility of the future will deliver retail products and services instead of generation, but getting to the future will require engaging now-reluctant customers. |
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