XCIS AI Joins Open Power AI Consortium to Advance AI Innovation in the Energy Sector

Toronto, ON — March 9, 2026 — XCIS AI, a nuclear-focused AI and data transformation firm headquartered in Ontario, announced today that it has joined the Open Power AI Consortium (OPAI), a global industry initiative focused on leveraging advanced artificial intelligence technologies to innovate how electricity is made, moved, and used across the energy sector.

The Open Power AI Consortium, launched by EPRI in 2025, brings together utilities, technology providers, researchers, and industry leaders to develop and deploy domain-specific AI models, shared datasets, and practical solutions tailored to power and energy challenges. Membership in OPAI connects XCIS AI with a global network of organizations advancing collaboration, innovation, and operational improvement across critical energy infrastructure.

Through this membership, XCIS AI will collaborate with consortium members to contribute domain expertise in nuclear operations, applied analytics, asset performance optimization, and AI governance. The collaboration supports XCIS AI’s continued focus on delivering practical, high-impact AI solutions aligned with the safety, reliability, and regulatory rigor of nuclear and energy environments.

“Joining the Open Power AI Consortium reflects our commitment to supporting the worldwide nuclear and energy sector with disciplined AI implementation and measurable operational outcomes,” said Ahmer Rafiq, Managing Partner, XCIS AI. “We look forward to contributing our experience in applying advanced analytics and AI within complex, regulated environments while learning alongside other industry leaders shaping the future of energy innovation.”

“By collaborating with innovative leaders like XCIS AI through the Open Power AI Consortium, we’re accelerating the responsible deployment of AI,” said Jeremy Renshaw, Director of AI and Quantum at EPRI. “We are committed to delivering secure, resilient, and AI-powered solutions that shape the future of energy.”

About XCIS AI

XCIS AI is a nuclear-focused AI and data transformation firm helping energy organizations modernize operations through advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital strategy. The company works alongside industry leaders to unlock performance insights, optimize asset management, and build scalable AI capabilities across the nuclear enterprise.

As nuclear power expands to meet rising global energy demand, XCIS AI supports the sector with practical, high-impact solutions that strengthen operational excellence and long-term resilience.

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