Hartford, CT— November 6, 2025 — The Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), the electric utility industry’s leading authority for operational excellence, announced today that Eversource Energy has received one of the Association’s 2025 Achievement Awards.

The AEIC Achievement Awards are presented annually to member companies who have clearly demonstrated significant contributions to advancing operational excellence in the electric utility industry.

Eversource Energy was recognized for Smart Detection, Safer Grid: Eversource’s AI-Powered High Pressure Fluid Filled (HPFF) Monitoring System.

The HPFF system utilizes cables which are insulated by a high-pressure dielectric fluid that enhances electrical insulation and aids in heat dissipation. Despite its advantages, the HPFF system suffers from the risk of fluid leaks, which could pose significant environmental hazards. Detecting these leaks presented a formidable set of challenges that led Eversource to develop an innovative, AI-powered monitoring system for its High-Pressure Fluid Filled (HPFF) transmission lines. This in-house, cost-effective solution combines machine learning, pressure-derived pump start analysis, and real-time dashboards to detect fluid leaks significantly faster – reducing detection time from days to hours, enhancing operational efficiency and environmental protection.