The amalgamation of images and data allows for the swift detection of smoke, enabling quick response from both Xcel Energy and local first responders.
Xcel Energy Colorado President Robert Kenney emphasized the importance of adapting to the evolving risk posed by wildfires, stating, “We understand that wildfires, in particular, pose a significant and evolving risk to our customers and our communities. Climate conditions continue to change rapidly throughout the western United States.”
Pano AI
Pano AI’s collaboration with Xcel Energy is not limited to Colorado; the company has been actively working with firefighting agencies and governments globally.
The technology has been deployed in seven U.S. states, as well as in Canada and Australia. The expansion of this partnership from a pilot project in Boulder underscores the efficacy of Pano AI’s solution in tackling wildfires.
Arvind Satyam, co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Pano AI highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting local agencies. “It’s a real new tool for us. We’ve been working with Pano for just a few weeks now, but one thing we’re really making strides on is connecting to our dispatch center,” noted Steven Parker, Fire Marshal for the Arvada Fire Protection District.
