Exelon Earns Five EPRI Technology Transfer Awards for Industry-Leading Innovation
Innovation
Exelon is proud to share that it has received five different EPRI Technology Transfer Awards in 2025. The five groundbreaking projects have been recognized for the contributions of fourteen innovative employees across Exelon utilities. These awards underscore Exelon’s commitment to our customers through research and development – all delivering advancements in cutting-edge technology solutions for transmission and distribution systems.
“EPRI’s recognition reflects Exelon’s strength in turning research into reality. These innovations are already helping us operate more efficiently, support clean energy integration, and better serve our customers,” said Sunny Elebua, senior vice president, Chief Strategy Officer for Exelon. “EPRI’s recognition motivates us to keep pushing forward. We continue to test new ideas, advance proven solutions, and build a safer, more resilient energy grid every single day with the mission of delivering for the communities that depend on us.”
By effectively implementing EPRI’s research, Exelon continues to show its leadership in shaping the future of the energy industry and delivering more reliable and resilient service for the customers and communities Exelon is privileged to serve.
Award Winning Projects
Conductor Burndowns when using Compact Single Phase Reclosers
This project was led by Will Tate (Exelon), David Barnard (BGE), Ken Hampton (BGE), and Micheal Keller (PECO) at Exelon.
This project involved over 300 controlled tests to evaluate conductor response to tree faults and the performance of compact reclosers in preventing burndowns. Findings provide actionable insights for wire sizing and reclosing design, supporting long-term improvements in protective system reliability and safety. Customers directly benefit from this project with increased reliability and safety – all by reducing the likelihood of energized downed conductors and wildfire ignitions.
Low Carbon Distributed Generation Technologies
This project was led by Faith Davis (Exelon), Elizabeth Connolly (ComEd), and Gregory Mayer (ComEd) at Exelon.
This project demonstrated alternative distributed generation solutions that reduce emissions while maintaining reliability for customers. Testing ethanol-fueled modified diesel engines and inverter-based linear generators provided real-world performance data, lowering deployment risks, and enabling cleaner technologies aligned with resilience and carbon reduction goals.
Measurement Data Cleaning Tool for Improved Measurement Data Utilization in Planning and Operations
This project was led by Luke Benedict (Exelon), Qin Zhang (PHI), Yao Tao (BGE), and Marta Cabos Valle (ComEd) at Exelon.
This automated tool analyzes poor-quality time-series measurement data and enables large-scale data cleaning and critical value extraction. This improves data reliability for forecasting, power flow analysis, and DER analytics - reducing manual effort, and accelerating engineering workflows.
Unified DER Interconnection Framework and TIIR Template Development
This project was led by John Budd (PHI) at Exelon.
This research developed a roadmap to unify interconnection practices across TVA and 153 LPCs, aligning with IEEE 1547-2018 standards. The framework improves efficiency, reduces costs, and ensures scalable, future-ready DER integration, accelerating renewable deployment, and reducing emissions.
Humanizing Energy: Model for Community Engagement in Energy Projects
Querida Ellis (ComEd) and Christopher Khalid (ComEd) at Exelon.
This project demonstrates how structured stakeholder engagement can integrate community values into energy planning. By improving trust and aligning strategies with community priorities, Exelon is helping guide equitable energy transitions across the industry not just for today but over the long-term.
“The Renaissance Mural,” by Rahmaan “Statik” Barnes and Shawn Michael Warren, is painted on the side of a ComEd-owned building in Bronzeville, and tells the story of the community's past, present, and future.
The right side of “The Renaissance Mural” focuses on Bronzeville's innovative future, particularly the impact of global warming and the community's initiatives to use green energy to create a brighter future.
How Exelon is Driving Innovation for a Resilient Future
These EPRI Technology Transfer Awards highlight Exelon’s dedication to innovation and excellence in the energy sector.
By demonstrating new technologies and testing cutting-edge capabilities, Exelon continues to create a resilient grid and provide advanced solutions for customers across the communities we serve.