Exclusive Interview: An Operator’s Guide to Scaling AI in Energy with Xcel Energy

How do energy companies invest in AI today without creating tomorrow's legacy systems?

Moving from successful pilots to enterprise-scale adoption remains one of the biggest challenges facing energy organisations today.

In this exclusive interview, Marcus Johansson, Director, Technology Services, Application Delivery at Xcel Energy, shares his experience navigating the realities of AI deployment, revealing the barriers that continue to slow progress and the foundations required to scale successfully across the enterprise.

Read as Marcus explores:

• The most common barriers preventing AI initiatives from scaling beyond proof of concept
• Whether organisations should prioritise hiring specialist AI talent or upskilling existing teams
• How to identify which AI use cases are genuinely worth scaling
• The metrics and business outcomes leaders should use to measure success
• What energy companies need to do today to remain competitive tomorrow

With more than 20 years of experience leading strategy, transformation and technology initiatives across Fortune 500 organisations, Marcus offers a practical perspective on moving AI from experimentation to measurable business value.