Util-Assist News
Util-Assist Establishes Four Practice Areas
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...
Whitepaper: Utility Roadmap for Navigating AMI Procurements
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...
Webinar: Building a Strong Foundation for Analytics
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...
Util-Assist Signs Leadership Accord on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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,...
Webinar: How AI-Powered Analytics is Helping Utilities Unlock the Value of AMI
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 Joins the CEA
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 Nominated for Three CanadianSME National Business Awards
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...
Helping Utilities Understand and Manage the Complexities of EV Adoption
Of all the megatrends affecting the utility industry today, the electrification of transportation through electric vehicle (EV) adoption is one creating some of the biggest challenges for utilities as they plan for their future. Util-Assist is excited to make Grid4C’s...
Util-Assist Expands its Leadership Team with Utility Industry Veterans
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...
COVID-19 Update – Safeguarding Employee Health through Remote Work
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...
The AMI Journey: APPA Customer Connections Conference
Util-Assist's president, James Douglas, will join utility professionals to share best practices and discuss latest trends at the American Public Power Association (APPA) Customer Connections Virtual Conference. James is presenting on the AMI (advanced metering...
Welcome Back to the Util-Assist Office
Util-Assist has created a video to showcase our new safety protocols and office retrofits, including touchless faucets, automatic door sensors and plexiglass protection. Keeping employees and visitors healthy is our highest priority, and our office has re-opened on a...
Util-Assist Office Re-Opening
We are pleased to announce that, as part of the gradual easing of Ontario’s COVID-19 restrictions, Util-Assist is reopening its office. The health of our staff, clients and partners continues to be Util-Assist’s highest priority, and we have taken numerous precautions...
Substation Supervision with SecureAssist
Util-Assist is pleased to announce the launch of a SecureAssist pilot for 24x7 physical security monitoring of Alectra power substations. To deliver this new service, Util-Assist's experienced PowerAssist team has added substation monitoring to its outage monitoring...
You are Invited: NER’s Virtual Conference on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Electricity Sector
Util-Assist is hosting the National Electricity Roundtable (NER) virtual conference on July 9, 2020. Moderated by Neetika Sathe, Chair of the NER and VP, GRE&T Centre, Alectra, the theme of the event is “Navigating the New Normal: COVID-19’s Impact on the...