AI for the Grid

Energy and utility companies operate critical infrastructure. Power plants, transmission networks, distribution systems, pipelines—assets that millions depend on.

AI could transform operations. Predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, grid optimization, outage response. The potential is transformative.

But utility IT isn’t like other IT. Air-gapped operational networks. NERC CIP compliance. Physical safety implications. Nation-state threat actors.

Calliope brings AI to energy and utilities—with the security posture critical infrastructure demands.

The Utility IT Challenge

Energy companies face unique constraints:

OT/IT separation is mandatory. Operational technology networks controlling physical infrastructure must be isolated. AI can’t bridge that gap carelessly.

NERC CIP compliance. Bulk electric system operators face stringent cybersecurity requirements. Every new system must fit the compliance framework.

Physical safety implications. Wrong information could lead to physical harm. AI hallucinations aren’t just embarrassing—they’re dangerous.

Broad network footprint. Assets spread across states, countries, and terrain. Connectivity varies from fiber-connected substations to remote wells.

How Calliope Addresses Utility Requirements

Deployment Flexibility

Deploy where your network allows:

• Corporate IT environments
• Isolated operational networks (with appropriate architecture)
• Regional deployments for distributed operations
• Air-gapped installations for secure environments

Match your deployment to your network architecture.

Compliance-Ready Architecture

Calliope supports utility compliance:

• NERC CIP control mapping
• Audit trail capabilities
• Access control logging
• Change management documentation

Your compliance framework, supported.

Secure By Design

Critical infrastructure security is paramount:

• No external data exposure
• Full audit of all access
• Role-based permissions
• Anomaly detection on usage patterns

Security built in, not bolted on.

Energy Use Cases

Asset Management

Operations teams can:

• Query equipment history across facilities
• Analyze maintenance patterns
• Track performance metrics
• Access procedures and documentation

Institutional knowledge accessible at every location.

Predictive Maintenance

Maintenance teams benefit from:

• Failure pattern analysis
• Equipment health trending
• Spare parts optimization
• Work order prioritization

Data-driven maintenance decisions.

Grid Operations

Control room staff can:

• Query historical grid data
• Analyze load patterns
• Review outage history
• Access operating procedures

Operational intelligence without compromising grid security.

Environmental and Compliance

Environmental teams can:

• Track emissions data
• Analyze compliance metrics
• Prepare regulatory reports
• Monitor permit requirements

Compliance data accessible when needed.

OT/IT Considerations

Utility AI must respect OT boundaries:

IT Side (Typical Calliope Deployment):

• Corporate systems
• Business intelligence
• Document management
• Non-operational databases

OT Interface (Carefully Architected):

• Historian data (read-only, through demilitarized zone)
• Operational metrics (properly isolated)
• No direct OT system control
• Security review required

Calliope doesn’t control your grid. It makes operational data accessible for analysis.

Field Operations

Utilities have extensive field operations:

Field Access:

• Mobile-friendly interface for field workers
• Access to procedures and documentation
• Equipment lookup and history
• Work order reference

Remote Locations:

• Edge deployment options for connectivity-challenged areas
• Offline capability with local models
• Sync when connected

Your field crews get AI assistance wherever they work.

Integration with Utility Systems

Calliope connects to:

• GIS and mapping systems
• Work management systems
• Asset management platforms
• Document management
• Historian databases (with appropriate isolation)

Secure connections. Utility-appropriate architecture.

Getting Started in Energy

Energy and utility organizations typically begin with:

1. Security review with your OT and IT security teams
2. Compliance mapping against NERC CIP or other frameworks
3. Pilot deployment in corporate IT environment
4. Expansion as value and security are demonstrated

Talk to our energy team →