AI has the potential to accelerate the energy transition. It promises to help advance the design of new materials, monitor and analyze emissions, optimize plant processes or logistics, improve weather forecasting and optimize EV charging among other potential uses. But fulfilling this promise will require harnessing and deploying the technology effectively. Where can executives focus their attention to get the most out of AI? What do experiences with existing AI tools tell us about how to manage their implementation? What does the future hold for these tools to accelerate the energy transition?