Utilidata
Utilidata is an AI-powered technology company that provides utilities with real-time insights to operate a connected grid, with headquarters in Providence, RI, and an innovation lab in Ann Arbor, MI.
Company Overview
Utilidata is an AI-powered technology company founded in 2012. Headquartered at 225 Dyer Street, CIC - 2nd Floor, Providence, RI, Utilidata focuses on providing utilities with real-time insights for operating a connected grid to better serve their customers. The company specializes in capturing robust, high-quality data at the meter to assist utilities in making smarter real-time decisions.
Karman Platform
Utilidata's Karman platform is a distributed AI platform powered by a custom NVIDIA module. It is designed to tackle real-time challenges at the edge of the electric grid. Karman provides real-time visibility, control, and flexibility, enabling a modern, connected grid. It leverages a combination of on-chip and cloud-based software to unlock data trapped at various endpoints on the grid. The platform aims to improve outage prevention and recovery while offering dynamic hosting capacity analysis to enhance utility planning processes.
Partnerships
Utilidata has formed strategic partnerships to advance its technological capabilities. The company partnered with NVIDIA to develop a software-defined smart grid chip in 2021. In 2024, Utilidata collaborated with Aclara to embed its Karman platform into smart meters. These partnerships aim to enhance the capabilities and reach of Utilidata’s smart grid solutions.
Innovation Lab
Utilidata operates an innovation lab located at 1327 Jones Drive, Lower Level, Ann Arbor, MI. Opened in 2023, the lab is dedicated to designing and testing devices for real-time grid management. The facility serves as a hub for developing and validating cutting-edge technologies that help utilities operate a connected grid more efficiently and reliably.
Advisory Board
Utilidata's advisory board consists of a cross-sector consortium focused on rethinking intelligence at the edge of the electric grid. This board plays a crucial role in guiding the company’s strategic direction and exploring new ways to leverage AI in grid operations. The collaborative effort aims to enhance Utilidata’s ability to deliver innovative solutions to utilities.