Three Tech Trends That Are Supercharging Clean Energy in 2025

Washington, D.C, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Earth Day approaches, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) is spotlighting three fast-moving trends in clean energy technology that are transforming the power grid, reshaping the role of the consumer, and accelerating the clean energy transition.

“These tools are real, they’re working, and they’re scaling,” said Sheri Givens, President & CEO of SEPA. 

Here are three key technology trends to watch in 2025 and beyond, according to SEPA: 

1. Grid-Connected Smart Homes 

From smart thermostats to energy apps, connected devices are helping households save money and conserve energy. 

2. AI-Powered Infrastructure 

AI is becoming the digital brain behind the grid—analyzing weather, forecasting demand, and spotting outages before they happen. 

3. Virtual Power Plants

From rooftop solar to smart appliances, your home’s energy tech can now help power your entire neighborhood.

For more information or to schedule an interview with SEPA leadership, please contact: 

Kate Tillotson 

(202) 264-0538 

kate.tillotson@beacongroupdc.com 

ABOUT SEPA

The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), a 501(c)(3) organization with over 1,000 members, accelerates the transition to a clean, affordable, and resilient electricity system for all. SEPA engages with its diverse membership of utilities, policymakers, regulators, and technology companies through education and collaboration to advance innovative policy, regulatory, and technology solutions. For more information, please visit www.sepapower.org. 

CONTACT: Kate Tillotson
The Beacon Group
(202) 264-0538 
kate.tillotson@beacongroupdc.com