Control of the electric grid is moving from a centralized model to an intelligent, distributed model at the grid edge. As utility operations and business models adapt to an evolving energy landscape, there is an opportunity to leverage new business models and technologies to better serve customers while becoming more resilient. Zpryme and Itron surveyed over 75 utilities to better understand utility strategies around distributed intelligence. This infographic explores:

• Utility plans for managing a distributed operational control of the grid
• How distributed intelligence can create value for customers
• How utilities plan to maintain their role as trusted energy advisors and providers