Electrifying AI: Energy Independence Anthem

The electric utility industry, for all of its innovations over the years, has an entrenched business model. In this episode of Electrifying AI, we look at changing business models for the industry and examine what “energy independence” means.  

More to the point, we discuss: 

• Microgrids 
• “Prosumers,” peer-to-peer power trading and transactive energy 
• Energy as a service 
• Virtual power plants 

Join us in two weeks for our next episode, Your Next Greatest Investment. We’ll look at shifting consumer attitudes and behaviors, and how the electric utility industry is responding to this new consumer-driven energy landscape. 

Here’s a list of links to references for the topics we covered in this episode: 

• The evolution of power business models 
• A pathway to a carbon-free world 
• The secret to a 100% renewable energy system 
• Ten business models to accelerate utilities digital transformation 
• Energy as a service 
• Vehicle-to-grid technology 
• Virtual power plants  

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