Copperleaf®? Technologies Inc. announced the selection of its decision analytics solution by the distribution subsidiary of Copel, responsible for supplying electricity to more than 5 million customers in the state of Parana. Copel has been investing heavily in a program to reinforce the State's electrical infrastructure and improve the reliability of its asset base.

Medium and high-voltage substations and distribution lines are being built and expanded to improve the population's quality of life and offer customers a safe, high-performance network. Guided by its strategic pillar of discipline in capital allocation, Copel recognized the need for a transparent and objective, end-to-end investment planning process to create and compare investment scenarios, obtain relevant business insights about its portfolio, and justify plans to the board of directors. Copel Distribuicao has partnered with Copperleaf and Concert Technologies to help the company streamline investment planning and ensure portfolios are optimized to deliver maximum value to regulators, shareholders, and customers.