Grid Modernization
Customer and regulator demands for increased reliability, resiliency, customer choice, distributed energy resources (DER) and other advanced technologies are applying tremendous pressure on utilities. You need to establish a plan to transform your grid to meet the moment and prepare for the future.
Why Grid Modernization Matters
These pressures are driving large-scale investments in power distribution systems across the country. Your team needs the ability to prepare for this full landscape of grid modernization challenges: aging infrastructure, distributed generation, electrification, microgrids and non-wires alternatives.
We help electric utilities tackle these modernization challenges head-on. From distribution circuit upgrades and new operational technology deployments to distribution automation device deployments, our professionals have the experience you need. Your regulatory and operational environment is unique, so we develop customized solutions that take these increasingly complex factors into consideration as you put a safe, reliable and cost-effective plan into action.
We arm you with business strategy, strategic planning and project development services — as well as development of plans to mitigate physical and cybersecurity threats to your assets — working in close partnership with 1898 & Co., our business, technology and security solutions consultancy.
How We Deliver Grid Modernization
We consider these three components foundational for every grid modernization project:
- Make it strong. The grid must be built to last, with strengthened physical assets, sized for unanticipated demand levels and standardized for progressive grid improvements to simplify operations and reduce costs.
- Make it smart. An intelligent grid goes beyond automated metering. It gives you the opportunity to improve your operations through outage tracking, analysis, reporting and response planning. It supports your ability to zero in on the simplest applications that add value and increase grid efficiency.
- Make it sustainable. It must be environmentally responsible, and it must improve your operations and management. This dual focus enables the advanced grid to remain strong and smart over time.
