Shane Powell

Join us for a compelling forum exploring how energy leaders are harnessing data and AI to build a more sustainable future. As the industry navigates the complex balance between rising global energy demands and ambitious decarbonization goals, innovative companies are discovering that intelligence-driven operations are the key to success. From optimizing renewable energy integration to revolutionizing grid management, learn how energy pioneers are using AI to transform traditional operations while accelerating the path to net zero. This session reveals how Databricks is empowering energy companies to turn their sustainability aspirations into reality, proving that the future of energy is both clean and intelligent.

This session showcases how both Westinghouse Electric and Alabama Power Company are leveraging cloud-based tools, advanced analytics, and machine learning to transform operational resilience across the energy sector. In the first segment, we'll explore AI's crucial role in enhancing safety, efficiency, and compliance in nuclear operations through technologies like HiVE and Bertha, focusing on the unique reliability and credibility requirements of the regulated nuclear industry. We’ll then highlight how Alabama Power Company has modernized its grid management and storm preparedness by using Databricks to develop SPEAR and RAMP—applications that combine real-time data and predictive analytics to improve reliability, efficiency, and customer service.