Redefining Electric Grid Operations from the Edge with Open Distributed AI

Explore the future of electric grid operations in this 18-minute keynote address by Marissa Hummon, Chief Technology Officer at Utilidata, Inc. and Governing Board Member of LF Energy. Delve into the challenges posed by the clean energy transition, including the increasing complexity of the electric grid due to high penetrations of electric vehicles, distributed solar, batteries, heat pumps, and more frequent extreme weather events. Discover how digitization and automation are key solutions for the energy transition, and learn about LF Energy's role in providing a forum for open-source projects, standards, and reference architectures. Gain insights into the progress made in creating an open, distributed AI platform at the edge of the grid, capable of advanced analytics and AI-driven algorithms. Understand how this technology aims to accelerate decarbonization, enhance resiliency, lower system costs, and improve service delivery to people in the evolving landscape of electric grid operations.

Keynote: Redefining Electric Grid Operations from the Edge with Open Distributed AI - Marissa Hummon