Bill Meehan
Author of four books: GIS for Enhanced Electric Utility Performance, Modeling Electric Distribution with GIS, Empowering Electric and Gas Utilities with GIS and Power System Analysis by Digital Computer, he is a sought-after speaker and thought leader. His blogs have been widely read. He has lectured extensively and taught courses at Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts. Bill holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University and an M.S. in Electric Power Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Prior to joining Esri, Bill was the vice president of electric operations for a major electric and gas utility. Bill is a registered engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He currently is the Director of Electric Utility Solutions at Esri, the world's largest GIS company.
Posts by this author
Conway Corp Powers Up with ArcGIS Utility Network
Conway Corp has used Esri’s products for more than two decades. Now has migrated to ArcGIS Utility Network
HK Electric Looks to GIS for Grid Modernization
HK Electric now has a modern, services-based GIS architecture with APIs and SDKs, allowing HK Electric and its choice of partners to extend funct
NEDC STRENGTHENS ASSET SECURITY WITH GIS
Dominion Energy Selects EpochField to Improve Inspections
When Dominion Energy’s transmission line workers inspect/maintain assets in the field, accurate information and maintenance history are needed.
Can the Grid Handle the New Energy Reality?
Explores the challenges and opportunities of adapting the power grid to accommodate renewable energy sources and evolving energy demands.
Transmission GIS: Fueling Innovation
Esri users that represent electric transmission operations met in late April of 2023 to share success in using Esri technology.
Electric Utility GIS Mobility Reading List
This blog provides resource links for those interested in GIS mobility for electric utilities
How Many Zeros In Quadrillion?
Energy usage in the US in 2021 was 100 quadrillion BTUs. 80% are from fossil fuels. Utilities will be busy decarbonizing. GIS will help them.
GIS Helps Utilities Think Differently
GIS is not just about making beautiful maps. It certainly does that. But is also about thinking differently.