In this panel you will learn about the latest use cases and technologies that utilities are deploying to further automated their power grids while also aligning themselves as providers of smart city infrastructure and services for the customers that they serve. As an example, Austin Energy services the Cities of Austin, Rollingwood, West Lake Hills, Bee Cave, Village of The Hills, Lakeway, Sunset Valley, Mustang Ridge, Manchaca, Buda, Del Valle, Manor, Pflugerville and Cedar Park. Top use cases include smart street lights, smart traffic lights, and smart meters and sensors in distribution networks to support solar PVs, electric vehicles and energy storage on the edge of the grid.