Storm Intelligence

Predict, plan, and restore with one integrated software platform. GridInform® Storm Intelligence uses AI-powered predictive modeling and utility-specific data to forecast outage impacts, model response planning, and support real-time restoration—helping utilities right-size resources, restore power faster, and strengthen storm response throughout the storm lifecycle.

Predict outages

Go beyond single-source forecasts. Our models combine utility data with multiple weather sources and spatial conditions—such as infrastructure and vegetation—to predict utility-specific outage risk up to five days in advance. Our comprehensive view increases prediction accuracy by up to 30%.

Plan response

Model scenarios and adjust plans as conditions change. Our model forecasts crew requirements, calculates estimated times of assessment (ETAs) and restoration (ETRs), and supports real-time coordination across emergency response and distribution teams.

Track restoration

Monitor recovery as it happens. Storm Outage Insight visualizes outage and restoration progress, provides real-time visibility into crew mobilization, and improves customer communication throughout restoration. Our model also delivers post-event analysis to inform future response planning.

More accurate predictions

Storm response savings

Power restored within 24 hours

Case Study

How Ameren deployed an outage strategy to increase customer satisfaction by 68%

This case study explains how E Source helped Ameren Illinois deploy an outage strategy that increased customer satisfaction by 68%.

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Utility improves storm outage prediction accuracy by 20%

This case study explains how E Source Data Science helped a Northeastern utility reduce storm response costs by 25%.

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Insights

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3 ways utilities use data to improve storm response before, during, and after a storm

Severe storms can cause statewide outages, making emergency preparedness a challenge that utilities can’t ignore.

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Data-driven storm response for a reliable and resilient grid: Fireside chat with PPL Electric Utilities and the Institute for Electric Innovation

Earlier this year, we joined the Institute for Electric Innovation’s Thought Leaders Speak Out 2023: Engaging Customers with Technology series.

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How DTE Energy is steering the bus through a data-driven transformation in 2024

Many utilities feel as though their journey with data science is still just beginning. The early days of a data-driven transformation require a lot of work and determination, but they’re also exciting as utilities prepare for the improved solutions that data science will bring them.

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Be ready for the next storm.

Connect with our team today to see how Storm Outage Insight can help you forecast outages, prepare resources, and restore power faster.