What’s Really Holding Utilities Back and How to Get Ahead
Between rising demand, tighter regulations and escalating cyber threats, utilities are navigating one of the most complex operating environments in decades. But there are real solutions-if you know where to look.
In this edition, TRC experts share insights on four critical fronts:
Advanced metering
Energy project development
Enterprise system integration
Cybersecurity
From long-term strategy to immediate action, each article offers practical guidance to help utilities move forward with confidence.
Is Now the Right Time for AMI 2.0 Solutions?
By Arsen Oganesyan, AMI Practice Lead, TRC
Next-generation Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI 2.0) is more than a tech upgrade. It’s a strategic enabler for grid modernization, customer engagement, and real-time decision making.
In this article, Arsen explores how utilities can assess their readiness, overcome integration and cost barriers, and unlock data-driven operational gains. Read the full article here.
Developing Energy Projects in a Complex Market
By Denise Brinley, TRC
Today’s energy projects must balance near-term power needs with long-term risk, evolving regulations, and public expectations.
Denise outlines why success requires more than speed- it demands strategy. From navigating regulatory changes to engaging stakeholders early, this article offers a roadmap for building resilient, future ready projects.
If your strategy is still focused on “checking the boxes,” it’s time for a new strategy. Read the full insights now.
Why Enterprise Integration Is the Key to Utility Transformation
By Sean Eade, Senior Director of Integration and Emerging Technology, TRC
What if your utility’s systems could talk to each other—seamlessly? Sean explains how integrated enterprise systems can break down silos, accelerate modernization and improve everything from outage response to customer satisfaction. As the grid becomes more complex integration becomes a strategic imperative- not just an IT Upgrade.
Key Takeaways from NERC’s 2024 Cyber Attacks Report
By Sarah Poskanzer, TRC
The latest NERC Cyber Security Report shows that even unsuccessful attacks - like brute force attempts and SCADA scans - are growing more sophisticated. Sarah unpacks the most important findings and explains where utility security programs need to focus next. It’s more than meeting compliance - it's about learning from real-world threats to build stronger defenses.
Read the full analysis to see what the 2024 report means for your organization’s cyber readiness.
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