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Our seventh episode of ‘Charging Ahead with Utilicast’ is on Outage Management. In this episode, we want to clarify the Outage Management function across Regional Reliability, Generation and Transmission operators, and Distribution utilities. We will hear from two of our Outage Management Solution Leads; Adam Berns will detail Outage Management for Regional Reliability, Generation, and […]

Our fifth episode of ‘Charging Ahead with Utilicast’ is on Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM). The importance of having an ETRM capability has increased recently for smaller and medium-sized players. New entrants, volatile fuel prices, and market restructuring have increased the need for utilities and other organizations to track exposure and risk. Thankfully, these […]

Utilicast was selected to support a Mountain municipality’s entrance into the SPP Balancing Authority (BA) and Regional Transmission Organization West (RTOW) over the next two years. In 2023, a gap analysis noted several gaps and challenges that need to be resolved before entering the SPP RTOW market. Utilicast will support its successful and timely entry […]

Our fourth episode of ‘Charging Ahead with Utilicast’ is on FERC Order 2222.  In summary, FERC Order 2222 is a rule requiring ISOs and RTOs in the U.S. to develop plans that give Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) access to wholesale energy markets. In this episode, Raja R. Iyengar, our DERMS Solution Lead, will describe what FERC Order […]

A major NW Utility with over a 4 million service area population has selected Utilicast as its System Integrator to replace its Energy Management System (EMS). The primary scope of this 3-year project involves the complex migration from a GE eTerra platform to an OSI monarch EMS platform, expecting a seamless integration, adherence to regulatory […]

In case you missed it, Utilicast introduced a new podcast/video series, ‘Charging Ahead with Utilicast’! The series deep dives into the dynamic world of electric utilities as we discuss industry trends, share our invaluable insights, and explore our cutting-edge solutions,  Why should you tune in?  Industry Trends: Stay ahead with comprehensive discussions on current trends and future projections.Expert Insights: Gain […]

Utilicast was selected by an Eastern investor-owned utility to provide consulting services in support of their transition from a combined SCADA system into two separate SCADA systems: Transmission SCADA (with EMS) and Distribution SCADA (with OMS), as well as the required EMS upgrade and OSI Open AAR module.  Utilicast will provide project management and technical leadership, […]

Since Utilicast’s formation in 2000, we have been committed to core principles in every engagement. We are excited for continued success in the next 20 years, rooted in these values and dedicated to being the utility industry’s most trusted delivery partner. We are Utilicast!  Click on ‘Read More’ to see our We are Utilicast video! #WeAreUtilicast 

We recently had our FIRST in-person company meeting, Plug In!, which was incredible! Utilicasters finally gathered under one roof, connecting and fostering stronger relationships. We also collaborated on directional topics, shaping our future. It was an unforgettable experience, and we look forward to the next one! #Utilicast #UtilicastSolutions #CompanyMeeting #Utilicasters 

Dominion Energy has been a great partner to Utilicast.  One of the ongoing efforts is to develop an internal consultancy for their Transmission group. Like other utilities, Dominion has a huge cache of operational data that can support the business. Data lakes and warehouses are great, but engineers must understand the data before the data can be […]