Last year, Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment professors Dalia Patiño-Echeverri and Jesko von Windheim joined forces to launch GridSeer, a software and analytics platform driven by artificial intelligence and designed to improve energy system management through smarter forecasting and robust risk analysis. The aim is to optimize how energy supplies meet demand.
In March 2025, their team formalized a collaboration with Duke Facilities Management to test GridSeer technology on the Durham campus. Given Duke’s dedication to net-zero emissions through the Climate Commitment, GridSeer technology could play an important role in further reducing the university’s energy footprint. The collaboration is in early stages. However, a preliminary analysis suggested that GridSeer could reduce forecasting errors, which would translate to cost savings and, potentially, energy efficiency improvements for the operation of Duke’s district heating and cooling systems. READ MORE.
Photo: GridSeer team at Duke Pond.