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08/24/2026

Extreme heat is reshaping how grid operators plan, monitor, and manage the power system, driving new approaches to reliability and resilience.

In a recent AVEVA article, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)'s Anna Lafoyiannis shares how utilities and system operators are adapting through advanced grid technologies, demand-side strategies, enhanced forecasting, and real-time monitoring tools that help maintain reliability during extreme weather events.

From dynamic line ratings and grid hardening measures to AI-enabled forecasting and demand response programs, the power sector is evolving to manage increasing complexity while keeping electricity flowing when it matters most.

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As power grids are strained by heatwaves, utilities are responding by hardening their infrastructure, managing demand and evolving their data capabilities.

08/24/2026

𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗡𝗬𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! Throughout , Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) experts will participate in conversations focused on the technologies, strategies, and collaborations shaping the future energy system.

New events and registration links have been added to our Climate Week page, with more updates expected in the weeks ahead.

Visit the agenda, register for upcoming events, and follow EPRI for the latest updates from New York.

🔗 https://msites.epri.com/epri-at-climate-week-2026

08/21/2026

Quantum computing is advancing quickly, and utilities are already exploring what it could mean for grid operations, optimization, cybersecurity, and future electricity demand.

A recent Utility Dive article highlights how utilities, researchers, and technology providers are preparing for the opportunities and uncertainties ahead. As Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)'s Jeremy Renshaw notes, quantum computing could deliver significant advantages for complex optimization challenges facing the power sector today. “Longer term, quantum computing will be the go-to resource for solving large scale problems," he shared.

From optimizing battery dispatch and grid operations to strengthening cybersecurity and enabling new approaches to planning, utilities are beginning to assess where quantum technologies may provide value.

🔗 Learn more in Utility Dive's coverage: https://www.utilitydive.com/news/quantum-computing-utilities-duke-epri-schneider/827241/

08/21/2026

Behind every reliable nuclear inspection is a lot of work most people never see. That’s what makes Carl Latiolais’ story so compelling.

For more than 30 years, Carl has helped lead Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)'s Performance Demonstration program, where inspectors, procedures, equipment, and now emerging AI tools are put to the test to help ensure they can perform reliably in the field. As nuclear energy continues to grow—through plant life extensions, restarts, and advanced reactor designs—this kind of work will remain essential to safety, reliability, and public confidence.

Read the full EPRI Journal article to see how this powerful legacy is helping build the future of nuclear inspections. https://eprijournal.com/building-the-future-of-nuclear-inspections-on-a-powerful-legacy/

Share this article:By Chris Warren Nuclear power is playing an increasingly critical role in meeting the world’s quickly growing demand for electricity. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global nuclear power plant generation reached a record high in 2025, with output increasing b...

08/20/2026

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲

Long-duration energy storage (LDES) will likely play a key role in supporting a reliable, resilient electric grid. But before new technologies can be widely deployed, energy companies need independent data they can trust.

A new Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) success story highlights how independent testing, cost and benefits validation, and performance modeling helped evaluate Energy Dome's CO2 Battery as it progressed from a 2.5 MW, 4 MWh grid-connected pilot project to a commercial-scale, 18.3 MW, 183 MWh deployment operating with a commercial offtake agreement from ENGIE. EPRI's work provided objective insights into the technology's performance and economics, helping reduce uncertainty for organizations exploring LDES solutions.

Today, the technology is moving beyond demonstration projects, with deployments planned or underway around the world. EPRI continues to support these efforts through independent monitoring and validation that can help the industry better understand how emerging storage technologies perform in real-world conditions.

Read the full success story and learn how independent validation can help accelerate innovation in LDES.

08/20/2026

This showcases Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)'s work with EirGrid and SONI to examine how leading system operators around the world are advancing short-term supply and demand forecasting. By exploring best practices across organizations with significant experience in renewable integration, the study identified opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, support faster decision-making, reduce operating costs, and strengthen grid resilience.

From machine learning and ensemble weather forecasting to real-time data integration and probabilistic forecasting, utilities are adopting innovative approaches to keep pace with an increasingly dynamic power system. The insights from this work provide a roadmap for enhancing forecasting capabilities as the grid continues to evolve.

👉 Read the full : https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002036654

08/19/2026

Are you looking to expand your energy sector knowledge but don’t know where to start? Tune into the EPRI Current Podcast – your gateway to the latest insights and advancements shaping the energy sector.

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and industry experts join the podcast to provide insights and context on how new technologies shape the global energy landscape through artificial intelligence, grid resilience and modernization, energy efficiency, climate adaptation, and more.

🎙️ Find us on Apple, YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://epricurrent.podbean.com/

08/19/2026

What does it take to bring trusted AI to one of the world's most critical infrastructures? Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)'s 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗮𝗶.𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 initiative is helping answer that question by bringing together electric utilities and technology leaders to develop a common framework for evaluating AI applications in the power sector.

Featured in RTO Insider, the initiative is advancing tools and best practices to help organizations assess AI through the lens of safety, accountability, fairness, explainability, reliability, and privacy, supporting responsible adoption across the industry.

EPRI President & CEO Arshad Mansoor shared, “With SAFERai.power, we are building the bridge between innovation and trust, applying guiding principles to the tools needed for operations. Working together, we can ensure these powerful capabilities are deployed in a way that is safe and reliable for everyone.”

👉 Learn more about SAFERai.power: https://msites.epri.com/saferai

🔗 Read more: https://www.rtoinsider.com/138858-epri-safeai-power-initiative-aims-make-ai-tools-safe/

EPRI launched its SAFERai.power initiative, which aims to ensure that AI applications involving the power grid are safe and reliable.

08/18/2026

𝗘𝗣𝗥𝗜 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗡𝗬𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

As leaders from across energy, technology, finance, government, and research come together at to address climate and energy challenges and opportunities, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) will be on the ground.

Throughout the week, EPRI experts will convene discussions and participate in events focused on grid resilience, climate risk, electrification, AI, infrastructure investment, and emerging energy technologies.

Join us in New York, September 21-24, and follow along as we share insights from our conversations as we help shape an affordable, reliable, and resilient energy future.

https://msites.epri.com/epri-at-climate-week-2026

08/18/2026

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲

A new Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) white paper, "Enabling Grid Reliability – Policy Pathways for Long-Duration Energy Storage: A Synthesis of the 2025 LDES Alliance Summit," captures key themes and insights from the 2025 LDES Alliance Summit, where stakeholders explored how policy, markets, and technology can work together to advance long-duration energy storage and support a reliable electric grid.

The publicly available, and free to download report offers a concise look at the opportunities and challenges facing LDES deployment as energy companies plan for the future of the power system.

Read the report: https://www.epri.com/research/products/000000003002036168