Kodion Energy: AI-powered transformers

According to a KSHB report published on September 4, 2025, Kodion Energy, based in Paola, Kansas, is advancing the reliability and safety of the electrical grid through AI-powered transformers that monitor performance and detect inefficiencies before they cause outages. These smart units provide real-time data to utilities and users, enabling faster response times and hands-free diagnostics. Under a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy, Kodion is installing its technology on military bases along the West Coast and will showcase its system at the Utility Expo in Kentucky through a partnership with United Rentals.
To support growing demand, Kodion is planning a 40,000-square-foot facility near its current location, expected to bring 50 to 100 jobs in its first week and eventually expand to a 100,000-square-foot site with 2,000 jobs over the next decade. CEO Joshua Okorie, a Nigerian immigrant, sees eastern Kansas as a rising energy corridor, especially with Panasonic’s nearby presence in De Soto. Kodion’s domestic manufacturing model offers faster delivery and reduced costs compared to overseas suppliers.
Okorie’s goal is to bring good-paying jobs to the region while strengthening U.S. energy independence. With energized units already operating in California proudly labeled “Paola, Kansas,” Kodion is proving that innovation doesn’t have to come from the coasts—it can start right here in Kansas.