This session will feature Dr. Sez Russcher and Dr. Ethan Farquhar in a high-impact, solutions-driven conversation tailored to utility professionals engaged in the nationwide energy transformation. They will be joined by James Goosby of Southern Company and Drew Gravitt of Schneider Electric for a panel discussion framed around SC NEXUS’s mission to accelerate the commercialization of energy technologies. 

The session will highlight the Economic Development through Grid Emulation (EDGE) and Grid Enabled Cyber Operations Range (GECO) test beds, which provide practical pathways for utilities to adopt innovative technologies through real-world demonstration projects, collaborative research, and public-private partnerships. With an emphasis on cross-sector collaboration and tangible outcomes, the discussion will showcase success stories, scalable models, and future opportunities—reinforcing the value of SC NEXUS’s growing network of partners, including national laboratories, utilities, and academia. 

Session Take-aways:  
• Highlight how Economic Development through Grid Emulation (EDGE) and Grid Enabled Cyber Operations Range (GECO) test beds enable utilities to adopt and validate new technologies through real-world demonstrations and collaborative research. 
• Sharing ideas bringing together utilities, industry, academia, and national labs, SC NEXUS emphasizes the power of partnerships to accelerate energy technology commercialization. 
• Success stories and next steps shared during the discussion will showcase how innovative approaches can be scaled and replicated to drive nationwide energy transformation.