NVIDIA, EPRI, and industry partners have launched the Open Power AI Consortium to revolutionize the energy sector with AI-driven innovations. Announced at NVIDIA GTC 2025, the initiative brings together utilities, technology firms, and researchers to develop open AI models for optimizing power generation, grid management, and energy distribution. The first AI model, trained using NVIDIA H100 GPUs, is designed to enhance grid reliability, improve efficiency, and accelerate processes such as interconnection studies and regulatory approvals.

The consortium includes major energy providers like Duke Energy, Exelon, and PPL, alongside technology leaders such as AWS, Oracle, and Microsoft. By leveraging AI, the initiative aims to address growing energy demands, integrate renewable sources, and streamline infrastructure upgrades. The first models will soon be available for early access as NVIDIA NIM microservices.