Storm‑Ready Distribution Automation: Using Predictive Analytics and QoS to Restore Power Faster

Ensuring reliable utility operations during storms is increasingly critical in today’s energy landscape. This session highlights an advanced approach to Distribution Automation that combines predictive analytics and Quality of Service (QoS) within Itron’s mesh network to improve storm response and service reliability.

Attendees will learn how predictive analysis is used to proactively identify at‑risk antennas and devices ahead of storm events, helping maintain communications and enabling faster fault isolation through automated sectionalizing. The session will also explore how QoS prioritizes time‑sensitive communications for devices such as reclosers, voltage regulators, and fault current indicators, ensuring outage isolation commands are delivered without delay.

Through real‑world examples, this presentation will share practical lessons learned and actionable strategies utilities can apply to strengthen network resilience, reduce restoration times, and improve customer satisfaction during severe weather events.