The grid is becoming increasingly dynamic and complex, and utilities are at the forefront of this transformation. While some have established smart metering programs, others are embarking on grid edge and distributed intelligence by modernizing meter‑to‑cash and distribution operations. Whether driven by regulatory mandates or enabled by federal funding, building a defensible business case that supports a rate case is critical. This session shares utility perspectives from different stages of Grid Edge Intelligence (GEI) implementation, highlighting how open, interoperable, standards‑based platforms help meet regulatory requirements, prioritize high‑value use cases, operationalize benefits and reduce risk. Attendees will gain practical guidance on translating GEI value—such as improved reliability, decarbonization and customer outcomes—into actionable next steps that justify investment and support execution.

See innovation in action at the edge. After a brief overview of Itron’s first edge App-A-Thon—where utility teams leveraged Itron’s distributed intelligence (DI) platform, virtual SDK and curated datasets— Your peers will be showcasing edge applications built in house and describing their experience using Itron’s developer platform and virtual software developer kit (SDK). Hear firsthand how utility teams used Itron’s platform, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, to rapidly turn edge data into actionable insights. Explore emerging use cases, learn from peer experiences and discover how Itron’s edge-enabled developer ecosystem makes it possible to design, build and scale new applications that drive smarter, more reliable operations.

Fault prevention is at the heart of Advanced Grid Reliability—shifting utilities from reactive response to predictive maintenance. This session explores how high‑resolution half‑cycle voltage and current waveforms captured by 32 kHz and 4 kHz sensors enable early detection of fault precursors across overhead, underground and low‑voltage assets. Attendees will learn what’s new compared to traditional practices, the role of power quality in corrective maintenance and the operational path to preventative maintenance. The session also highlights wildfire POC results, showcasing how predictive fault detection reduces unplanned outages, improves SAIDI/SAIFI, rebalances TOTEX and helps utilities avoid outages before they occur.

Grid awareness is foundational to advanced grid reliability—enabling faster detection, smarter control and more resilient operations. This session highlights progress in grid awareness through transformer‑level distributed intelligence (DI), advanced monitoring and enhanced location awareness. Tampa Electric shares how it is operationalizing grid awareness by integrating transformer monitoring and high‑resolution data into daily workflows, improving Volt/VAR optimization, power factor correction and control room response. Attendees will learn how real‑time visibility across feeders and transformers supports forecasting, scenario planning and seamless ADMS integration—reducing asset risk while strengthening reliability and resilience across the distribution system.

Itron’s Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio is a comprehensive, integrated, end‑to‑end suite of solutions that unlocks the power of data across a utility’s service territory—from the grid edge and neighborhood transformer to the substation. Learn how our grid edge intelligence–based platform supports utilities’ decarbonization, reliability, sustainability and customer experience goals through interoperable, standards‑based, pre‑integrated solutions that build on existing AMI infrastructure to deliver real‑time visibility and distribution load management.

Outage awareness is a cornerstone of advanced grid reliability, enabling utilities to detect, diagnose and restore outages faster and with greater confidence. This session explores how edge‑based outage awareness, transformer‑level visibility and Pattern Anomaly Classification improve detection accuracy—including nested outages—and pinpoint fault location and type, even in the presence of aging infrastructure and imperfect GIS data. Attendees will dive into utility progress and technical insights, as well as hear best practices for operationalizing these capabilities to improve outage response, validate restoration, enhance customer notifications, detect energized downed conductors and reduce outage duration.