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Intelligent innovation: How electric companies can leverage technology to meet demand

In an article with EEI, Guidehouse leaders explore how electric companies are using innovation to meet rising demand and regulatory complexity.

As the U.S. energy landscape undergoes a seismic transformation, electric companies are under pressure to deliver—and fast. With AI, data centers, manufacturing reshoring, and electrification driving unprecedented demand, the stakes are high, and the timeline is tight.

In a new article with EEI, Guidehouse experts unpack how energy providers are navigating these challenges with pragmatic, tech-forward approaches that balance near-term action with long-term resilience.

“AI and advanced technologies are going to be critical to address these challenges and ensure electric companies can scale effectively and reliably.” 

— Michelle Fay, Partner and Global Energy Providers Lead, Guidehouse
Artificial intelligence and advanced analytics are no longer optional—they’re essential. From grid optimization and wildfire monitoring to distributed energy resource deployment, AI is transforming how utilities operate and respond in real time.

“All electric companies have compliance responsibilities, security risks and threats, and a need to quickly consolidate and analyze data.”

— Chris Luras, Partner, Guidehouse

Guidehouse is at the forefront, helping utilities modernize, adapt, and lead as they confront rising demand, evolving regulations, and the pressure to modernize. From AI-enabled compliance to real-time infrastructure planning, the industry is rethinking how it operates—and how it prepares for the future. Read the full article to discover how utilities are turning disruption into opportunity—and what it means for the grid of tomorrow.

 

 

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Eduardo Balbis, Partner

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Michelle Fay, Partner

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Aida Hakirevic, Partner

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Chris Luras, Partner


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