National Grid’s substation expansion project in Massachusetts and an underground transmission upgrade in New York —built to support increasing demand— both faced major challenges related to underground utility conflicts and schedule pressure. To mitigate these risks, National Grid applied AI technologies that aggregated historical records, GIS data, and field inputs to uncover potential issues early. The session will detail how AI-enabled planning prevented delays, allowed integration into asset records, and delivered future-ready infrastructure. Attendees will get a look at how AI can support infrastructure reliability, project certainty, and smarter capital planning.

Session Takeaways:

• Detail how AI supports better project risk management.
• Outline measurable benefits of AI implementation in substation expansion.
• Provide actionable insights from National Grid’s deployment experience.