Can AI do your capital planning for you?

As utilities face the mounting challenges of aging infrastructure, increasing demand, and evolving sustainability mandates, the need for smarter, more efficient capital planning is more pressing than ever. Simultaneously, you seemingly can't go a day without seeing a new, awe-inspiring headline about the power that artificial intelligence is newly bringing to the world. At the nexus of these two trending topics, this episode's guests see tremendous opportunity. AI is playing a transformative role in helping utilities optimize their investment strategies, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently while mitigating risks. In this episode of Power Perspectives, Tom Ligocki, Global Head of Energy and Water Services at IFS, and Danilo Prates, Senior Director of Program Management at Copperleaf, explore how AI-driven analytics are revolutionizing capital planning, enabling utilities to make data-driven decisions on infrastructure upgrades, resilience planning, and cost management. Listen in to learn firsthand expertise from these experts as they analyze: - The critical role of capital planning in the utility sector - How AI is enhancing investment decision-making for utilities - Key challenges utilities face in modernizing infrastructure and integrating renewable energy - Real-world benefits and cost savings from AI-powered capital planning solutions Join podcast host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester as they navigate these new opportunities shared by Tom and Danilo. Whether you’re a utility leader, an energy sector professional, or an AI enthusiast, this episode provides valuable insights into how technology is shaping the future of infrastructure investment. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/can-ai-do-your-capital-planning-you-brought-you-copperleaf#posting Audio version of the episode on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/energycentral/can-ai-do-your-capital-planning-for-you-brought-to-you-by-copperleaf Copperleaf on Energy Central: energycentral.com/o/copperleaf Industrial AI is IFS.ai: https://www.ifs.com/ai Copperleaf eBook: Value-based Decision Making: https://www.copperleaf.com/knowledge-hub/ebook-value-based-decision-making-the-key-to-better-business-performance/ Decision Analytics Solutions for Electrical Utilities: https://www.copperleaf.com/solutions-for-industry/electric-utilities-decision-analysis-software/ Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast