Bidgely featured prominently this week with a dual focus on artificial intelligence for utilities and targeted affordability tools for bill‑stressed customers. The company promoted its upcoming EmPOWER AI NYC event, which will convene executives from major U.S. utilities including Alabama Power, Eversource Energy, PSEG Long Island, NV Energy, and Xcel Energy.
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Discussions at EmPOWER AI NYC are set to center on breaking down data silos, scaling AI across utility enterprises, and turning smart meter data into actionable operational outcomes. By emphasizing how to move AI projects from pilot to production in complex regulated environments, Bidgely is positioning itself as a specialist partner for grid modernization, demand response, and customer engagement.
In parallel, Bidgely highlighted growing traction for its Affordability AI platform, designed to help utilities identify and support energy‑burdened households with greater precision. The tool, recently recognized as a 2026 E+E Leader Awards winner, uses premise‑level intelligence and usage‑based segmentation to prioritize outreach and match customers to suitable assistance programs.
According to the company, Affordability AI aims to increase enrollment in affordability initiatives without raising overall program spend, while reducing friction in customer applications. This focus aligns with mounting regulatory and social pressure on utilities to address bill‑payment challenges, particularly as an estimated one‑third of U.S. households struggle to pay utility bills.
If utilities continue shifting from broad, one‑size‑fits‑all programs toward data‑driven targeting, Bidgely’s AI offerings could see deeper integration and more recurring software revenue from large utility clients. The combination of high‑profile industry engagement through EmPOWER AI NYC and third‑party award recognition for Affordability AI underscores a week of strengthening strategic positioning for the company in the energy analytics and EnergyAI segments.