Research 2024 SEPA Snapshots Series – Emerging Technology Regulatory challenges and limited capital are significant barriers to adopting emerging clean energy technologies. Utilities are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) for load forecasting, grid optimization, and predictive maintenance, despite cybersecurity concerns. Collaboration and innovation are essential to scaling technologies like AI and advanced storage for a clean energy future. Emerging technologies are vital to achieving clean energy goals but face hurdles such as regulatory challenges, limited funding, and workforce constraints. Despite these obstacles, utilities are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for grid optimization, reliability, and predictive maintenance. SEPA’s research underscores the importance of fostering collaboration and innovation to address these challenges. Scaling technologies like AI, virtual power plants, and advanced storage requires supportive frameworks and mitigated risks to drive widespread adoption and progress. Contributors: Ted Burhans, Director, Market Intelligence Lakin Garth, Director, Research & Industry Strategies, Emerging Technology 2024 SEPA Snapshots Series - Emerging Technology Name* First Last Email* Company*State (Optional)What state do you live in?AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUS Virgin IslandsUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingTitle* Sign me up to receive updates on ?