AEIC brings utility leaders together in a trusted, non-competitive forum to solve real operational challenges and modernize the grid. Through shared field experience and practical collaboration, strategy becomes execution.

To better reflect the pace of that work, our newsletter is now monthly rather than quarterly. Each month, we’ll deliver timely updates on the meetings, initiatives, and industry collaboration moving AEIC’s mission forward.

Upcoming Events

Download our events calendars to stay up to date on upcoming workshops and committee meetings. For meeting access or committee support, contact aeic@aeic.org.

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AEIC Center for Operational Excellence

This is utility industry's one-stop shop for authoritative information.

Our repository of industry resources will help you overcome operational challenges and drive more holistic decisions.

Thank You To Our Donors

Emerson, Siemens Energy, Stellar Energy, and Quanta have each made a three-year funding commitment to support the Center for Operational Excellence. Their investment plays a critical role in advancing our operations and strategic initiatives, and we appreciate their partnership in strengthening the industry’s future.

Data Framework Working Group

Currently developing the Data Framework Toolkit, a comprehensive resource of best practices, this group meets virtually every month. If you’re interested in participating, please contact Elizabeth Cook at ecook@aeic.org.

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AEIC Grid Advancement Collaborative Program

Launching in partnership with InnovationForce, this 12-month, cohort-based initiative brings utilities together to tackle the top 10 operational challenges outlined in AEIC’s Grid Modernization Report.

Stay tuned for more details!

2026 Critical Issue Forums

Part of the 2026 Load Forecasting Workshop Series, these forums bring utility teams together to explore modern load forecasting across the full workflow and share practical approaches for meeting evolving operational demands. The series continues April 15–16 in Pittsburgh, PA. Registration details to come.

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The Grid Mod Pod

AEIC’s podcast series highlights the 2025 Achievement Award recipients.

In the latest episode, Robert Wargo of NextEra Energy discusses how his team developed the NERC Information Command Center. This project was selected for the 2025 President’s Achievement Award.

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Member Spotlight Webinar

Inside O&R's Building Energy Usage Portal (BE-UP)

Friday, February 20th | 2:00–3:00 PM Eastern

Phil Madnick, Orange & Rockland Utilities

Phil will discuss the strategy, infrastructure, and cross-functional collaboration behind O&R’s Building Energy Usage Portal (BE-UP), and how data visibility is becoming a foundation for smarter grid planning, customer empowerment, and decarbonization efforts.

We appreciate your continued engagement with AEIC and look forward to your participation in our upcoming events.