Utilities

In the dynamic world of utilities, balancing day-to-day operations with the pressure to meet these unprecedented demands and drive strategic initiatives can seem daunting. However, this perspective can be reframed as an exciting opportunity to explore new approaches and strengthen process innovation.

Texas is the state with the most billion-dollar disasters including storms and tornados, hurricanes, wildfires, freezes, earthquakes, and floods within 2023 alone. With an independent grid built to handle only one or two of the above weather events at a time, energy management solutions are necessary for the majority of the calendar year.

In recent years, the utility industry has transformed to become modern, innovative and technology-centric with cutting edge automation and controls. With the increased reliance on technology, the need to invest in cybersecurity has pushed utility companies to the cutting-edge of cybersecurity innovation.

Smart meters are intelligent devices that capture real-time, accurate data, ushering in a new era of efficiency, engagement, and sustainability. Explore why smart meters and an effective CIS framework make up the winning formula for water utilities.

During the 2024 MUWG conference, Sendero Consultant Sam Leflar shared actionable insights about his work on an initiative known as the Work and Asset Management Transformation Program.

In an industry that faces an aging workforce, mobile apps for utility companies and their field workers can take productivity and cost savings to the next level.

Regulated utility companies typically submit a PUC rate case every 2-5 years. While it is a complex and time-intensive task, there are things you can do to streamline the process and prepare yourself for the inevitable questions that will come from regulatory bodies. At Sendero, we help regulated utility companies navigate rate cases successfully, and position themselves for further improvement on the road ahead.

The utilities industry and its customer expectations are evolving. Twenty-four hours before Winter Storm Uri hit Texas, we sat down with utilities insider and Senior Manager at Sendero, Scott Simari, to discuss the rapid shift towards self-service solutions in the utilities industry.

Companies in the utility industry – whether it's water, electric, or gas – are continuously improving their integrity management programs, leak detection technologies, organizational processes, and updating assets to maintain a safe and compliant system.

Discover how current trends in renewables and energy storage will impact the utility industry as the US is integrating renewable electricity on the grid.

Over the past decade, a number of high-profile events involving utility infrastructure has brought national attention to the utilities industry and a growing concern for its assets – our country’s infrastructure is aging.

As much as it's a nuisance to you and your family at home, weather disruptions to the electric grid are something that all utility providers must face. To combat this, utility providers must perform cost-effective hardening efforts and strategies to increase their grid resiliency.

By proactively exploring the nuances of EV technology, organizations can better prepare for an electrified future.