The Power of the Right Partnership
From small towns to big cities, public power utilities are powering America’s future and helping communities prosper and thrive. As utilities today look to modernize infrastructure and transform grid reliability and resiliency, there are an unprecedented number of changes and challenges. While increased concerns for grid security, new technologies, the necessity to provide affordable and reliable power, the need for system and asset monitoring, disaster response and disaster mitigation efforts can be challenging, they can also be a catalyst. These changes
unlock valuable opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency by utilizing advanced technologies and automation to optimize operations. Wesco understands the unique and evolving challenges that public power utilities are facing. Public power utilities can depend on a knowledgeable partner like Wesco who can deliver solutions that solve the most complex challenges. Working in conjunction with public power utilities of every size, Wesco can help turn challenges into new opportunities.
Innovative Solutions Designed for Public Power Utilities
Wesco delivers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, programs and project services to support public power utilities in improving reliability and resiliency, while optimizing operational efficiencies and reducing operating and maintenance costs.
Expertise
Navigating the complexities of building and implementing resilient, future-ready grid infrastructure requires innovative solutions and deep experience in the utility industry.
By leveraging Wesco’s expertise in electrification, renewables, distributed energy resources, energy storage, 24/7 connectivity, automation and integration of new and emerging technologies, you gain a partner with proven problem-solving solutions to transform your operations and modernize your transmission, distribution and substation infrastructure.
Reliability
Because public power utilities are embedded into communities, the focus has always been to provide safe, reliable and secure power. Public power utilities are leading change in the energy transition by implementing new technologies, finding new approaches to reduce costs and staying abreast of new trends to provide reliable electricity at competitive rates.
Whether you want to build a new system, or upgrade your existing infrastructure, Wesco’s team of experts takes a holistic approach to modernizing your infrastructure, from inception to completion. By collaborating with you to develop strategies that align to your unique goals and objectives, Wesco provides end-to-end solutions and proven insights into maximizing operations and efficiencies to deliver seamless reliability.
CASE STUDY:
Small Towns Gain the Benefits of Smart Grids
Customers
Two midwestern municipalities
Challenges
• Outdated utility metering equipment
• Needed to build a smart grid foundation
Solution
• An Advanced Metering Infrastructure Offering
Results
• Improved efficiency, reliability, and customer service experiences
• Improved metering accuracy
• Remote meter reading, connect and disconnect capabilities
• Faster outage response times
• Electricity theft identification capabilities
Cutting Through Complexity with Proven Supply Chain Management Solutions
Many utilities are struggling with workforce shortages, as well as finding, training and retaining skilled workers. The influx of emerging technologies in the utilities sector also calls for workers to have specialized skills in place to use the new technology being utilized in today’s modern utilities. To remain focused on core competencies, many public power utilities are finding that outsourcing supply chain functions and project management to specialized experts leads to improved outcomes and overall project success.
Wesco’s reputation for delivering proven solutions and supply chain processes that enhance efficiency and agility can be a game changer to the success of your project. With decades of experience and industry expertise, Wesco’s supply chain solutions experts utilize technology-driven processes to reduce costs, streamline operations and improve efficiency and productivity.
Wesco acts as a single point of responsibility for complete supply chain management solutions. Comprehensive and customizable supply chain services enable you to remain focused on delivering essential services to your customers while Wesco takes responsibility of your entire project, or any portion of it.
• Assembly, packaging and kitting
• Asset and inventory management
• Centralized fulfillment and procurement solutions
• E-commerce solutions and system integrations
• KPI metrics and reporting
• Project management and logistics
• Sourcing and category management
• Technology and product support/recommendations
• VMI
• Warehouse staffing and training
• Yard and warehouse management
Your Trusted Partner for Advanced Metering Infrastructure
AMR/AMI provides the foundation for smart grid management, allowing utilities real-time communication and data collection abilities. Achieving your AMI objectives while maximizing your investment can be challenging.
Wesco’s experienced team of metering specialists works closely with utilities of all sizes to develop comprehensive AMI strategies tailored for your unique metering needs and long-term goals. Wesco offers comprehensive, future-proof metering solutions that deliver enhanced operational efficiency, reliability and scalability.
From planning to technology selection, deployment and ongoing maintenance, by leveraging Wesco’s unique strengths in utility metering, you gain a trusted partner to support you in every step of your AMI modernization journey, including:
• AMI configuration and deployment
• Customized solutions for network/data requirements and integration optimization
• Meter testing and training
• Program and inventory management
• Real-time work management system
Electrification
As the demand for electricity continues to rise, utilities are tasked with implementing cohesive strategies for resource planning, resiliency, energy management, implementation of new technologies and process improvements to ensure safe, reliable, affordable and resilient electric grids. While modernizing the grid is complex, Wesco has the experience, technology expertise and innovative solutions to help utilities meet rising power demands. With the accelerated push to provide affordable electricity, public power utilities will play a large part in the efforts to decarbonize the power supply and transmit more reliable electricity to communities. Wesco partners with public power utilities to accelerate energy transition with innovative, cost-effective and scalable solutions, including:
• Battery/energy storage
• Microgrid
• Solar and wind energy solutions
• Virtual power plant (VPP)
24/7 Connectivity
Advancements in grid modernization, along with the integration of a growing number of new technology assets into the system requires high-speed, reliable communications infrastructure to ensure reliability and efficiency. 24/7 uninterrupted connectivity is essential for utilities to meet both current and future demands.
Wesco understands that while every public power utility’s needs for a communications network might be similar, each project has unique objectives and goals. From design to deployment, Wesco specializes in long-term solutions that deliver consistent, secure, reliable connectivity. Leveraging Wesco’s extensive expertise and diverse portfolio of communications and IoT solutions, allows public power utilities to harness the full power of next-generation communications networks.
Emergency Preparedness For Public Power Utilities
With the increasing number of extreme weather events that public power utilities are facing, it is crucial to partner with a professional like Wesco who has a strong track record of responding rapidly and effectively to support utilities in restoring power to communities. Advanced preparation for any type of emergency is critical for utilities to ensure rapid mobilization and to seamlessly transition to response mode. Wesco offers comprehensive services tailored to your specific requirements:
• Customer-specific product kits ready to ship on demand
• Dedicated stock and pre-positioning of storm inventory
• Health and safety planning and implementation documentation
• Pre-event resource planning and training
• Risk assessment and creation of risk initiatives
When a disaster strikes, Wesco’s team will be there through preparation, rebuilding and recovery efforts. From laydown yards and onsite services to contractor coordination, inventory management, logistics, documentation and reporting, and dedicated resources for post-storm material handling and restoration efforts, Wesco’s team ensures that you are ready for any emergency situation that threatens your service delivery.
Partner with Wesco to Power Your Future
Wesco supports public power utilities with customized, proactive supply chain solutions and innovative approaches to succeed in a changing world. With a unique blend of expertise in mission-critical infrastructure and deep industry experience, along with a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions for grid modernization, integration of new technologies and emerging technologies, Wesco supports public power utilities in laying the foundation for sustainable, long-term resiliency and growth.
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No matter where you are on your grid modernization journey, a partnership with Wesco can help you meet your targets and the demands for a cleaner power grid. Explore our comprehensive solutions and services at Wesco.com/public-power.
