PR Newswire·Nov 11, 2026, 7:55 AM ET

Utilities Achieve Record Peak Energy AI-Powered Demand Reduction with Oracle

Oracle Opower programs delivered 1 gigawatt of demand reduction across North America in 2026, equivalent to over 3 Fredonia Generation Stations.
Utilities activated 73 winter & summer events in 2026, a 50% increase from the 49 events held in 2025.
The 4.3 million customers engaged in 2026 represents a 30% growth compared to 3.3 million participants in the previous year.
Utilities achieved an average peak savings of 16,592 kilowatts per event, sufficient to meet the demand of 4,150 homes.
Puget Sound Energy achieved peak load reductions of up to 16.6 MW per event using its Flex Events BDR program with behavioral messaging & bill credits.
CPS Energy reached nearly 350,000 customers in its Virtual Power Plant, generating nearly 19 megawatts of reduction during 12 summer events.
Oracle expanded BDR & PTR programs to support year-round events, enabling utilities to address dual peaking & winter peaking grid demands.
New customer segmentation features allow utilities to deliver tailored messaging & product variations to different user groups.
Programs utilize AI & behavioral science to encourage shifting electricity use, such as adjusting air conditioning timing, while providing monetary incentives through peak time rebates.