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By Chris Warren Judging by the numbers alone, the rollout of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) has been an undeniable success. Utilities such as Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and Florida Power & Light (FP&L) were among the first to launch ambitious smart meter deployments in the mid- to late 2000s. It was the beginning of The post Beyond Billing: How Utilities Can Unlock the Full Value of Advanced Metering Infrastructure appeared first on EPRI Journal.

Electric utilities are navigating a period of rapid change driven by electrification, renewable energy integration, climate variability, and evolving customer behavior. These trends are placing new demands on planning processes that have historically relied on empirical load data, such as advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) records or curated reference datasets. While these data sources remain valuable, The post Synthetic Customer Load Data: Approaches, Limitations, and the Role of Generative AI appeared first on EPRI Journal.

Realizing AI potential starts with getting data right. By Chris Warren In a relatively short period of time, artificial intelligence (AI) has become the centerpiece of discussions across most industries, including the utility industry. Much of the recent focus has been on utilities’ ability to meet the growing demand for electricity coming from data centers The post Why Data Readiness is One of Utilities’ Most Urgent AI Challenges appeared first on EPRI Journal.

By Chris Warren Few topics garner as much attention and debate these days as energy affordability. For instance, rising energy prices, especially electric utility rates, catapulted to the forefront of the 2025 gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey. Researchers, regulators, and policymakers are all grappling to ensure all customers have access to affordable electricity. The post How Electrification Could Save Households Thousands Despite Rising Electric Bills appeared first on EPRI Journal.

The first in a series of three articles about EPRI’s long-term commitment to the Japanese nuclear industry post-Fukushima examines the days and weeks after the 2011 tsunami. By Chris Warren Even 15 years later, Rosa Yang still vividly recalls sitting in her Tokyo hotel room, with her shoes and jacket by her bed in case The post The Right Research at the Right Time appeared first on EPRI Journal.