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Growing interest in decarbonization, electrification and distributed energy resources is changing how the electric grid is planned and operated. The convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) is unlocking opportunities for efficiency gains and cost savings — while consequently introducing cybersecurity risks that require advanced threat protection.
As the power industry takes center stage during the global energy transition, it must be prepared to reinvent itself by embracing change while navigating the headwinds. Transformational technologies and business model shifts offer significant value but must account for an evolving workforce, customer expectations and regulatory uncertainty.
At 1898 & Co., we understand how to turn big ideas into operational realities, resulting in actionable plans and sustainable results. As part of Burns & McDonnell and its more than 120 years of power experience, we deliver solutions that work in the real world, not just exist on the drawing board. Our experience spans nearly every customer type, including utilities, independent power producers, governments, transmission system operators and investment firms. With a deep understanding of your digital and physical infrastructure, we turn data into action with ease.
Together, we can envision and enable the future, making it both practical and progressive.
A Colorado water district wanted to look into the cost-effectiveness of using floating solar panels for renewable energy, water conservation and other objectives. Alongside potential benefits, a study highlighted challenges that temper the project’s prospects for economic viability.
Maricopa County, Arizona, recently took steps to begin electrifying its county vehicle fleet to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ozone-producing air pollutants. To prepare for the transition, an electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure plan was needed to develop a phased approach to the transition and determine where and how to deploy the EV charging infrastructure.
Salt River Project (SRP), an electric utility based in Arizona, is in need of a significant transformation within its power system to continue delivering reliable services.
Ozarks Electric Cooperative was unable to effectively monitor and quantify the power savings resulting from a recently implemented time-of-use rate program. As a cooperative utility serving more than 70,000 homes, businesses, farms and industries in Northwest Arkansas, Ozarks needed a new data analytics platform that would provide better visibility into how effectively the new voluntary program was working.
For many years, Evergy has relied on a spreadsheet-based project development workbook (PDW) system for planning, budgeting, prioritizing and managing large capital projects. Thanks to a talented Evergy support team, the PDW had long provided exceptional functionality for this large Midwestern utility, but it was time for an updated project management system.
The main principle guiding cybersecurity strategy development is to recognize that not every threat will be from an advanced persistent threat or other known adversary. There are many incidents that were simply the result of an unintended action. A comprehensive cybersecurity plan for a large power producer accounts for both intentional and unintentional events that could disrupt vital operations.
After founding an advisory council of public interest groups and industry representatives, Arizona Public Service required a skilled partner with industry experience to lead meetings that improve outcomes for the public and the utility.
The need to decrease carbon emissions is accelerating the popularity of electric vehicles. A DC Fast Charging Corridor Study and the interactive tool developed as part of the analysis are being used to grow a utility’s EV charging infrastructure in a way that minimizes impact on the grid.
Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities (LG&E and KU) must annually gather data on updated load forecasts, generation resources, current transmission system information and planned transmission system projects within a 10-year planning horizon in order to build a digital model of the transmission system. As a registered transmission planner, LG&E and KU is responsible for collecting this data and updating the model annually to satisfy the NERC MOD-032 requirement. A robust software solution is streamlining this complex and burdensome requirement.
Virginia-based Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) needed a data platform to enable self-service operational analytics and support a data-driven culture. The solution developed by 1898 & Co. involved ingesting key operations data sources such as meter data, substation operations, distribution topology and billing details. The result was a platform that identifies system electrical losses and serves as a catalyst for future analytics use cases.
The world’s electrical needs are evolving — the electric distribution grid must evolve with them. Entergy is using a bold new holistic planning process to jump-start this transformation.
As distribution system upgrades surge, utilities need a more accurate efficient, and transparent way to scope and estimate these projects. A digital cost estimating and project scoping application built for Entergy transformed a cumbersome and inefficient process into a streamlined, data-driven methodology that provides critical insights needed for developing and monitoring billion-dollar-plus capital programs.
A computerized maintenance management solution (CMMS) implementation for a large Northeastern utility has enabled operational staff to view digital twins of physical components and equipment running a network of pump stations. The result has been significant efficiencies as well as much-improved ability to monitor, predict and respond to operational issues. Asset and analytics templates can drive efficiencies via Asset Framework.
A large electrical transmission owner/operator (LTOO) sought to expand automation as a force multiplier.
A major North American electric utility holding company needed assistance with cybersecurity, regulatory compliance and risk management for its critical assets, including wind, solar and all other generation assets.
A Midwest-based independent power producer and supplier was seeing discrepancies between energy output of wind turbines and the energy available to be sold to customers. To effectively track and build awareness of outages at the corporate level and improve communications with consumers, a new software solution was implemented that created operational efficiencies across the board.
FirstEnergy’s project pipeline is essential to continue serving its 6 million customers reliably. In need of an integrated suite of project management tools — tailored and automated across the utility — FirstEnergy sought assistance for implementation, while striving toward efficient internal processes and project completions.
Baja California in Mexico offers some of the strongest wind resources on the West Coast. For all the minute details involved in developing a major wind farm to help serve demand in nearby Southern California, Sempra and IEnova turned to us, a frequent partner on wind projects, for owner’s engineer services.
As required by a new Florida statute, Tampa Electric Company (TECO) needed to provide a 10-year storm protection plan. A list of projects and their calculated benefits was developed in alignment with the statute using an innovative analysis tool to establish overall budget levels and prioritize projects to provide the maximum benefit to customers.
As renewable energy becomes more predominant in California’s generation mix, Pacific Gas & Electric needs a reliable way to effectively interconnect generation customers. Generator interconnection studies provide detailed reliability analysis to inform this process.
Salt River Project’s gas-treated wood poles had a high failure rate during high winds. Careful technical and economic analysis identified the optimal annual replacement rate to continue providing safe, reliable and affordable electric power to the region’s 2 million customers.
Safety and operational issues often go undetected in urban secondary networks. A large electric utility tackled the problem head on by completing a thorough analysis of its system.
Wisconsin Public Service needed to manage the risks of aging infrastructure and prepare for an electrified future. A holistic planning methodology led the way to the most beneficial and cost-effective projects for reliability.
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We deliver data analytics and business intelligence that is useful, intuitive and actionable, within the context of your industry.
We break down data silos, address data quality challenges and organize via architecture and infrastructure focused on accessibility for analytics and visualization.
We use proven methodology to deliver accurate, timely assessments, examining macro and micro trends to create solutions-focused reports based on market experience.
We help establish comprehensive operational technology (OT) cybersecurity programs that mitigate risk, protect investment and anticipate future needs.
We assist in the development of actionable plans that map out capital investments in a way that can be easily translated for key stakeholders.
Our executive advisory services help you expand and manage your cyber programs in concert with broader business goals, seamlessly integrating with operations.
We support your critical infrastructure cybersecurity needs with design, protection and optimization services through all stages of your cybersecurity journey.
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We factor in a multitude of financial analyses and studies to build the fiscal base for forecasts that satisfies internal, external and public expectations.
We reveal keen insights by analyzing geospatial data and enabling access, visualization and understanding based on experience and innovative technologies.
We help you build an infrastructure modernization plan that aligns with your business goals, meets customer needs and employs the right technology.
Gain the experience of a team working beside you as a direct extension of your staff, focused on your goals, reviewing project progress and processes, and scheduling from start to finish.
We help you establish a strong foundation based on the strengths of your people, your culture and the idea that change is a critical determinant of success.
Our technical specialists guide owner/operators of critical infrastructure assets in evolving operations to enhance performance, optimize processes and commit to continuous improvement.
We provide in-depth, multidecade program management, project controls, engineering, design and construction business experience to manage capital projects.
Our consultants understand your challenges and are positioned to help you address the evolving demands you face when mapping out a large-scale project.
Our consultants have led electric, water, wastewater and solid waste utilities through public and regulatory processes associated with rate design.
Our power industry experience enables us to support the entire regulatory process — filing development, testimony support and public hearing presentations.
Our diverse experience helps uncover and develop focused solutions to help you manage your assets in a safe, strategic and sound manner.
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We bring an experienced and pragmatic perspective to the challenges of transmission and distribution planning, helping you navigate complex projects.