GridEdge Academy is the only PE exam prep and distribution planning certification program built by working utility engineers — not academics. We train the next generation of power systems professionals with the real-world skills cooperatives, EMCs, and IOUs are desperately hiring for.
The most rigorous PE Power exam preparation program built specifically for distribution engineers. 8 specialized training modules, 4 full-length practice exams, and 1-on-1 PE mentorship — all taught by licensed PEs who write distribution studies every day.
Specialized Training Modules
Master AC/DC circuit fundamentals, phasor analysis, three-phase power systems, and per-unit calculations — the bedrock of every PE Power exam domain.
Focused certification programs for working engineers who want to deepen their expertise in specific high-demand areas — without committing to a full PE exam prep schedule.
The Powerlytics DPC — recognized by 40+ utilities
A comprehensive distribution planning curriculum covering every major study type — from load flow and short circuit to reliability and DER integration. Graduates earn the Powerlytics Distribution Planning Certificate, recognized by cooperatives, EMCs, and IOUs across 38 states.
PowerEdge Academy delivers cutting-edge upskill courses for utility engineers navigating cloud infrastructure, IoT communications, industry simulation software, and next-generation data center design.
Enterprise architecture for electric utilities
Equip your utility's engineering and IT teams with the architecture skills to design, deploy, and govern cloud-native and AI-powered infrastructure — from hybrid cloud migration to LLM-enabled grid operations platforms.
OpenADR, IEEE 2030.5 & field device integration
Master the communication protocols and IoT architectures that power modern DERMS deployments — from OpenADR 2.0b demand response to IEEE 2030.5 smart inverter communication, field device integration, and edge computing for real-time DER dispatch.
Hands-on simulation software training
Practical, hands-on training in the industry's most widely used distribution planning simulation platforms. Build real proficiency in CYME, SYNERGI Electric, and WINDMILL through guided study exercises modeled on actual utility distribution systems.
Power systems engineering for hyperscale & edge
As hyperscale data centers and AI compute facilities become major new loads on the distribution grid, utility engineers need specialized skills in data center power systems design — from substation interconnection to UPS architecture, cooling loads, and Tier classification.
Every GridEdge Academy instructor is a licensed PE with active utility consulting experience. No adjuncts, no generalists.
Lead Instructor — PE Exam Prep
20+ years in distribution planning at Georgia Power and Southern Company. Licensed PE in 6 states. Has helped 400+ engineers pass the PE Power exam.
Lead Instructor — Distribution Planning
PhD, PE in Power Systems from Georgia Tech. Former NRECA technical advisor. Specializes in hosting capacity methodology and DER interconnection.
Lead Instructor — DER Specialist Track
15 years at Oncor and ERCOT. Deep expertise in DERMS implementation, FERC Order 2023, and large-scale interconnection queue management.
"I passed the PE Power exam on my first attempt after failing twice with other prep programs. The GridEdge Academy instructors actually understand distribution systems — not just textbook theory."
"Our cooperative sent 4 engineers through the Distribution Planning Certificate. Within 6 months, we reduced our reliance on outside consultants by 40%. The ROI was immediate."
"The DER Integration Specialist track is exactly what our interconnection team needed. We went from drowning in a 200-request queue to having a systematic process. Highly recommend."
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