A Real-Time Network Picture

Benton Public Utilities used GIS to reduce costs and more effectively respond to customer requests. [PDF]

Stemming the Tide of Bark Beetles

Rural utility Flathead Electric Cooperative uses GIS to manage and maintain vegetation in its right-of-ways and map bark beetle threats.

ArcNews, Winter 2012

Watch Electric Webinars

Watch recordings for more information about important utility issues including one-call tickets, GIS infrastructure, and quality control.

Network Design Outruns Lightning

Visualizing lightning data with GIS helps grow understanding of pole design features.

ArcNews, Summer 2011

Expanding Viewing and Analysis

Arizona Public Service developed a solution for smart grid, renewable energy, and vegetation management initiatives.

ArcNews, Fall 2011

Danish Energy Company Focuses on Smart Grid

DONG Energy supports smart grid goals and renewable energy initiatives by visualizing its utility network and mapping energy consumption.

ArcNews, Winter 2012

As an electric utility professional, you recognize the value of good data. When you link that data to a geographic location on a map, you can visualize the big picture which gives you a powerful decision-making tool.

GIS provides you with an efficient platform for data management, planning and analysis, workforce automation, and situational awareness. Any utility company can leverage these capabilities since you can easily integrate GIS with your existing information technology infrastructure.

Success Stories

Learn how electric utilities benefit from GIS.

• Rural Utility Gains View of Network, USDA Funding
• Cindi Salas' Passion for GIS is Undeniable
• Spatial Business Intelligence to Improve Smart Meter Deployment [PDF]
• Extending GIS to the Marketing Department [PDF]

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