Many of the traditional tools and approaches that the utilities industry has relied on are now insufficient in the face of unprecedented, rapid change. The utilities industry is shifting to an evolving energy structure that is still morphing to effectively manage, control and optimize distribution systems.

The forces driving this transition are vast, with customer empowerment and the increasing demand for distributed energy resources (DERs) leading the charge. This transformation, albeit necessary, has left many organizations confounded about modernization opportunities.

In its new playbook, Opus One Solutions discusses how digitalization is key to modernization by:

• Improving integrated planning
• Strengthening operations
• Increasing the benefits of transactive energy
• Achieving efficiency and cost savings
• Enhancing customer engagement

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