October 19, 2023 at 05:24PM
EPRI Senior Technical Executive, Jeremy Renshaw, testified before a U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on the benefits and challenges of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector. EPRI has been studying AI’s potential impacts on the energy sector for over a decade and has been involved in over 70 AI-related projects. AI can improve efficiency, assist with wildfire risk evaluation and storm recovery, and optimize energy usage. Renshaw emphasized the need for data privacy and security, AI-assisted cybersecurity, quality data, and workforce training. AI is expected to have a significant impact on the energy industry.
EPRI Senior Technical Executive Jeremy Renshaw testified before a U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee, highlighting the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector. He emphasized that AI can improve efficiency, assist with wildfire risk evaluation, aid in vegetation management and storm recovery, and optimize energy usage. Renshaw also mentioned the need to address challenges such as data privacy and security, AI-assisted cybersecurity, availability of sufficient data, and workforce training on the responsible use of AI. He concluded with the belief that AI will have a significant impact on the energy industry, positively contributing to safety, affordability, reliability, efficiency, and environmentally friendly energy production. More information about EPRI’s AI work can be found at www.ai.epri.com.