How do electric cooperative teams (operators, engineers, planners, and leadership) access the right information at the right time to make decisions effectively?
As grid complexity grows, electric cooperatives are facing increasingly complex operational challenges (such as distributed energy resources, more dynamic grid conditions, real-time data from multiple sources, and growing member expectations), all requiring faster, more informed decisions across the organization. The core problem is twofold: operational and enterprise data remains fragmented across OT and IT systems, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements, while the introduction of AI capabilities raises questions about trust, control, and accountability in critical infrastructure decisions.
In this TechAdvantage 2026 session, Young Ngo (President, Themis Intelligence and CTO, Survalent) and Peter Jang (Technology Director, Themis Intelligence) explore Human-Guided Intelligence (HGI) and a Utility Knowledge Base (UKB) as a framework to help co-op teams:
- Organize operational knowledge
- Reduce reliance on tribal know-how
- Support clearer, faster decisions when grid conditions are changing quickly
Attendees will gain a perspective on the strategic and technical considerations cooperatives face when evaluating AI adoption for grid operations.