Keep pace with growing grid complexity, and turn analysis into clear, defensible investment decisions.
ENER-i® for Distribution is a cloud-based planning intelligence and acceleration layer designed with utility clients. Leveraging EPE’s deep industry knowledge, the platform uses next-generation intelligence to automate the complex workflows behind future-state and operational planning. ENER-I's comprehensive solution helps utilities keep pace with growing grid complexity, surface issues earlier, and make more confident capital and regulatory decisions.
Automate data intake of AMI, SCADA, DER, and other study data, plus study setup and execution.
Run more scenario modeling, including 8760 time-series load flow, hosting capacity, short circuit, and advanced DER control modeling.
Reduce manual bottlenecks so engineers spend less time on inputs and more on strategy.
Detect thermal and voltage violations earlier and compare wire and non-wires alternatives.
Compare mitigation alternatives with intelligent recommendations that learn from your own utility data, and align with reliability and business priorities.
Optimize investment strategy and allocate capital more confidently across the distribution network.
Simulate day-ahead operations in the same environment used for distribution planning.
Validate DER control strategies and anticipate violations before they impact the grid.
Bridge planning and operations to manage an increasingly dynamic distribution system.
Evaluate where DERs create the most value at the feeder and node level across generation, transmission, and distribution.
Measure capacity deferral, environmental benefits, and broader system value.
Produce maps and reports for planning, regulatory filings, and rate cases.
Seamlessly Integrate: ENER-i® works alongside your existing planning tools to orchestrate studies and unlock more value from your licenses.
Transparent Results: Engineers and leadership stay in the loop, with results that hold up to regulatory scrutiny.
Proven Technology: Built on industry-standard OpenDSS with native ESRI integration for GIS mapping.
Flexible & Extensible: Deploy on EPE or utility cloud infrastructure. Custom application development via ENER-i Software Development Kit (SDK).
ENER-i Distribution Grid Assets Map
Our platform was co-developed with utility partners and will continue to evolve to meet the modernization challenges of tomorrow. Join a growing group of utilities working with EPE as a strategic partner to have a voice in future platform direction. Together, we can deliver a grid that is more reliable, resilient, affordable, and ready for the future.
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