Oracle Opower AI Helps Utilities Cut Peak Demand by 1 GW
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Oracle announced on November 11, 2026 that North American utilities had used its AI-powered Opower programs to cut 1 gigawatt (GW) from peak electricity demand so far in 2026. The programs engaged 4.3 million customers across 73 winter and summer events, using behavioral prompts and rebates to broaden participation in virtual power plants that help manage grid demand. Oracle reported that event volume rose nearly 50% from 49 in 2025 and that customer engagement increased 30% from 3.3 million…
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