How AI is revolutionizing energy forecasting in today’s rapidly changing landscape
Today's show is about combining AI and energy data for precision energy forecasting and analytics solutions for utilities, power producers, and energy markets. Forecasting has been done for decades in the power sector. But between extreme weather, surging electricity demand, and wild price volatility, the need for very accurate forecasting models has never been greater.
In this episode, Lisa sits down with Sean Kelly, Co-founder and CEO of Amperon, to discuss how Amperon’s AI-powered energy forecasting platform is changing the way energy gets forecasted and traded in today's rapidly changing energy landscape. Sean also reveals why he started the company; his first real customers; how Amperon hooked its first electric utility customers; the importance of strategic partners; and critical turning points for the company.
Lisa and Sean discuss:
Lisa and Sean discuss:
- Why precision forecasting is essential today
- Early customers and pivots
- Discovering the importance of smart meter data
- The role of AI at Amperon
- Critical turning points and challenges for Amperon
- Why strategic partners matter
- Venture capital, storytelling, and timing
Credits:
Host and Executive Producer, Lisa Wood
Associate Producer, Adam Cooper
Episode recorded: September, 2026
Find us at: https://podcast.energytransitiondesk.com/
Host and Executive Producer, Lisa Wood
Associate Producer, Adam Cooper
Episode recorded: September, 2026
Find us at: https://podcast.energytransitiondesk.com/
