Press Releases
Open Intelligence launches Smartlab to accelerate the value of AI in utilities and telecommunications | Utility Dive
Open Intelligence announced the launch of Smartlab, a lab aimed at helping utility and telecommunications companies convert AI investments into tangible business value. Smartlab starts with enterprise priorities, evaluates opportunity value, data availability, and technical feasibility to select AI use cases worth testing, and delivers validated MVPs, solution designs, and investment estimates. The lab complements Open's Smartflex platform, ensuring deep integration of AI innovation with existing operations.
Silicon Valley Disposition to auction off high power electrical systems and manufacturing equipment from a major hydrogen-electric aircraft developer | Utility Dive
Silicon Valley Disposition announced it will hold an online auction on August 14, 2026, to dispose of assets from the Everett, WA facility of a major hydrogen-electric aircraft developer. Auction items include a 720 kW DC power supply, Keysight N8930A power supply, OPAL-RT HIL simulator, Rockwell regenerative drive system, HBM data acquisition system, multiple oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, aviation propellers, HEMTT M977 8x8 heavy trucks, and more. The auction is open to automotive and electric vehicle manufacturers, aerospace companies, engineering firms, robotics developers, electronics manufacturers, research institutions, and testing laboratories.
New Report: California’s Path to Affordable Energy Bills Starts in Homes and Driveways | Utility Dive
Facing rising electricity prices and grid stress, multiple California agencies released a report recommending measures such as standardized demand response programs and performance incentives to unlock the potential of customer-side flexible resources, achieving an affordable and reliable energy future.
Lucasys Named to List of Fastest-Growing Private Software Companies in the U.S., Ranking 46th
On August 11, 2026, Lucasys announced its inclusion once again in the annual Inc. 5000 list, ranking 46th among the fastest-growing private software companies in the United States. The company provides tax software for regulated utilities and energy enterprises, with growth driven by strong revenue performance between 2022 and 2025.
Cascade Energy Acquires Yield Energy to Address Load Growth for Utilities and Large Energy Users | Utility Dive
Cascade Energy announced on August 11, 2026, the acquisition of Yield Energy (Polaris Energy Services, Inc., doing business as Yield Energy). Yield Energy is a California-based company that converts agricultural loads into flexible grid capacity, bringing a 200 MW agricultural demand flexibility portfolio and an automated Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS). Following the acquisition, Cascade will scale its demand flexibility services to cover agricultural and commercial and industrial operations nationwide.
PCI Energy Solutions Partners with IGS Energy to Modernize North American Bid-to-Bill Operations | Utility Dive
PCI Energy Solutions announced a partnership with IGS Energy, a leading North American energy retailer, to implement an enterprise-grade Bid-to-Bill platform for IGS Energy and its subsidiary Just Energy. The platform will integrate market scheduling, bidding, shadow settlement, and compliance reporting, and introduce an AI-driven data analytics engine, PCI Insights™, to enhance operational visibility, risk management, and market responsiveness.
Midea Wins Innovation Prize to Expand Access to Efficient Water Heating | Utility Dive
NEEA and a national coalition have named Midea the winner of the Hot Water Innovation Prize. The company's split-system heat pump water heater aims to overcome space barriers, expanding efficient water heating to apartments, condominiums, and manufactured homes. The solution could reduce energy use for over 2 million homes per year, saving households an average of $240 annually.
Chartwell Inc. Launches Arrears Management Leadership Council | Utility Dive
Report Finds Half of Americans Have Higher Energy Bills, One-Third Struggle to Pay | Utility Dive
On August 20, the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC) released the report 'Exploring Energy Affordability: Barriers and Opportunities.' Based on a nationally representative survey of over 4,000 consumers, the report shows that 51% of consumers saw their electricity bills rise over the past year, and 31% had difficulty paying at least once. Low-income households are particularly affected (48%), compared to 18% for middle- and high-income households. The report points out that low bill awareness and insufficient program awareness are major barriers, with 92% of consumers having adopted energy-saving measures but lacking the time and confidence for further action.
Skip Shapiro Enterprises Expands Nationwide Waste Solutions Portfolio, Anchored by New Beverage-Focused Platform | Utility Dive
Skip Shapiro Enterprises continues to expand its nationwide organic waste processing network covering food, beverage, and agricultural sectors. Founded in 2007, the company currently serves over 200 food and beverage processing facilities across the United States. The company recently launched the BeverageDestruction.com platform, specializing in compliant destruction and recycling of beverage products. Additionally, the company is involved in the Linden renewable energy project, which, once completed, will become the largest food waste-to-energy facility in the nation.