UTSA will design data driven approaches and AI to better identify and mitigate cyber threats for IOT devices including smart meters. Through the strategic alliance between the Texas Sustainable Energy Research Institute (TSERI) at UTSA and CPS Energy, three new projects totaling approximately $750,000 will focus on improving grid security and resilience, solar energy generation and more efficient technology for power generation. "We are thrilled to embark on these three new projects that aim to contribute to CPS Energy's position as a key player in the new energy economy," said Krystel Castillo, TSERI Director. "We have been able to build knowledge and grow innovation through our partnership with UTSA over the past decade," said Cris Eugster, CPS Energy's Chief Operating Officer. "We expect these new projects to also bring new insights that will help us plan for the future of energy."