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EPB has deployed a trapped-ion quantum computer at its Chattanooga hub, marking the first U.S. commercial facility to integrate such processors with photonics-based networking under one roof. This infrastructure is designed to optimize smart grid operations for EPB's utility network, with public commercial access scheduled for October 2026 following an initial phase for research fellows. The move establishes a tangible pathway for applying quantum computing to real-world energy challenges rather than remaining in theoretical development.

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EPB Commissions IonQ Forte Enterprise Quantum Computer in Chattanooga Hub

Quantum Computing ReportSeptember 19, 20262 min read

EPB has launched the IonQ Forte Enterprise quantum computer at its Chattanooga Quantum Center, making it the first commercial U.S. hub to integrate trapped-ion quantum processing units and photonics-based quantum networking. Initial access is for the EPB Quantum Computing Fellows, with commercial service opening in October 2026. This launch is supported by workforce and academic initiatives and positions Chattanooga as a leader in quantum technology. The post EPB Commissions IonQ Forte Enterprise Quantum Computer in Chattanooga Hub appeared first on Quantum Computing Report.

Municipal utility provider EPB has officially launched the IonQ Forte Enterprise trapped-ion quantum computer at the downtown EPB Quantum Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The…

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