Util-Assist News

Util-Assist and Systems With Intelligence (SWI), a global provider of visual monitoring solutions for electric utility applications, have entered into a strategic partnership to provide a complete security monitoring and response solution for electric power utilities....

Util-Assist is thrilled to reopen our Newmarket office this summer in operation with a new hybrid/remote-friendly work model. We have taken numerous precautions to ensure that our physical office reopens safely and responsibly. In tandem, we have also taken away...

Util-Assist is thrilled to announce our participation in the 2022 IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) T&D Conference and Exposition, taking place April 25-28 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. Jointly exhibiting with Systems with...

Util-Assist is excited to announce that we’ll be convening with Ontario Energy Network (OEN) industry leaders for the networking luncheon on March 25 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. The March luncheon features guest speaker Michele Harradence, Senior Vice...

Building on almost two decades of experience solving utilities' most pressing issues, Util-Assist's professional services division has formed four practice areas, each with deep, specialized knowledge. Procurement: The Procurement practice area helps utilities procure...

Util-Assist has developed a whitepaper that explores how to navigate the complex choices that utilities face to procure a first- or second-generation advanced metering infrastructure (AMI solution). AMI revolutionized the utility industry by replacing manual meter...

Util-Assist is holding a webinar with the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) on building a strong foundation for data analytics. The webinar on Thurs. Nov. 18 at 1:00 p.m. EST will focus on gaining insights from untapped AMI data sources. Ken Graham, founder of...

On June 10, 2021, James Douglas, President and CEO of Util-Assist Inc., signed the Electricity Human Resources Canada’s Leadership Accord on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, formalizing Util-Assist’s commitment to improving opportunities for women, Indigenous people,...

Util-Assist is proud to announce that we have joined the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA), the voice of the Canadian electricity industry. As a Corporate Partner, we look forward to making new connections and enriching our current relationships with customers,...

Util-Assist is holding a webinar with the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) to share how some of the best performing utilities are leveraging AI-powered insights from smart meters to lower costs, reduce risk and define the next frontier of customer experience....

Util-Assist is pleased and honoured to announce our nomination for three 2020 CanadianSME National Business Awards: Fastest-Growing Business, Best Place to Work, and Business of the Year (100+ employees). Aimed at small and medium enterprises in Canada, CanadianSME...

In 2016, Util-Assist became a fully-owned subsidiary of Alectra Energy Services. This year, two former Alectra executives who were instrumental in helping Util-Assist grow and expand its services portfolio joined our company. Mark Henderson A long-time friend and...

In accordance with the Government of Ontario’s provincial lockdown mandate, Util-Assist closed its Newmarket office effective December 26, 2020. Our employees have returned to a full-time schedule of working remotely to help minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus...