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Utilities can use AI to solve grid backlogs: AWS energy lead

AWS executive outlines efficiency gains from deploying AI in grid planning

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards·

Electricity providers that adopt artificial intelligence for transmission planning are securing quicker regulatory clearances, reduced operating expenditures, and fewer power interruptions, according to Amazon Web Services energy lead Joseph Santamaria. Utility operators are being encouraged to utilise automated systems to address mounting grid connection delays.

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This summary was written by the GPU Data Hub desk from reporting published by Utility Dive on 15 Oct 2026, 16:00. Read the full article at the original publisher.

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