Oracle Opower reports 1 GW of peak-demand reduction across power grids
Oracle says Opower’s AI and behavioral-science programs reduced peak demand by a combined 1 GW across 73 North American grid events in 2026.
AT A GLANCE
Key points
- Oracle reports a combined 1 GW of peak-demand reduction in 2026.
- The programs engaged 4.3 million customers across 73 events.
- Opower added year-round event support and more detailed segmentation.
What is changing?
Oracle says North American utilities used Opower programs to reduce peak electricity demand by a combined 1 GW during 2026. The AI- and behavioral-science-based system delivered personalized notifications, behavioral prompts and, in some programs, incentives to 4.3 million customers across 73 winter and summer events.
According to the company, the number of events rose from 49 in 2025 to 73, while participating customers increased from 3.3 million to 4.3 million; average demand reduction was 16.6 MW per event. Oracle also says it added year-round event support and more detailed customer segmentation. The results come from Oracle’s program data, not an independent grid assessment.
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Source date: 11 November 2026.
Published by AI Radar: 11 Nov 2026, 17:10 (Istanbul, UTC+3).
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