New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas & Electric are using data science and analytics to detect, locate and combat the invasive emerald ash borer insect that is killing ash trees and causing power disruptions.

“The emerald ash borer has created significant mortality among ash trees in New York, resulting in a large rate of power disruptions," Mark Waclawiak, Avangrid senior manager of operational performance, said in a news release. Avangrid is the parent company of NYSEG and RG&E.

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