Util-Assist News
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...
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...
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...
Util-Assist Rises to Mayor’s Challenge and Sponsors Local Charities
On June 15th, the Util-Assist announced that our company is donating $5,000 to CHATS York Region, Inn From the Cold, CMHA and Community Living Central York
Util-Assist’s Response to COVID-19
Safeguarding the health of our staff, clients and partners is Util-Assist’s highest priority. In response to the growth of COVID-19 cases in North America, Util-Assist is taking proactive and protective measures to manage the risks. As a key partner to your business,...
Util-Assist Wins an Employee-Recommended Workplace Award for the Third Straight Year
For the third year in a row, Util-Assist has been recognized for excellence in achieving a healthy, engaged and productive workplace. The Employee Recommended Workplace Award (ERWA), created by Morneau Shepell and The Globe and Mail, is the only award of its kind...
Util-Assist invests in Grid4C to scale its #1 AI-Powered Analytics Solution
Util-Assist Inc., a leading professional and managed services company to North American utilities, has invested $5M USD in Grid4C, a worldwide leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions for the energy industry. As part of the investment,...
Util-Assist is York Region’s 2019 Large Business of the Year
Util-Assist is thrilled to announce that we have been named York Region’s “Large Business of the Year” for 2019. York Region, located directly north of Toronto, is Ontario’s fastest growing large municipality and third-largest business hub, with over 1.1 million...
Util-Assist Drives Smarter Cities
Util-Assist is working with utilities in Canada and the U.S. to harness the power of emerging technologies by developing strategies for state-of-the-art next generation meters, smart streetlighting, third-party sensor integration and systems integration. Our efforts...
Util-Assist is Heading to DistribuTECH 2019
Util-Assist is pleased to announce our participation in the 2019 DistribuTECH Conference & Exhibition, which will be held from February 5 – 7 in New Orleans, Louisiana. DistribuTECH is the leading event for the utility industry, connecting thousands of...
Util-Assist Named Newmarket’s 2018 Large Business of the Year
Util-Assist is thrilled to announce it has received the prestigious 2018 Business Excellence Award for Large Business of the Year from the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber recognizes businesses that have made significant contributions to the...
Util-Assist is an Employee Recommended Workplace for a Second Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, Util-Assist has been recognized as an Employee Recommended Workplace in a national program developed by The Globe and Mail and Morneau Shepell. The program recognizes employers across Canada that have made the well-being of their...
Util-Assist Wins RFP with the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council
Util-Assist is excited to be working with the Florida Reliability Coordinating Council (FRCC) on its Tools Replacement Project after winning an RFP for procurement and consulting services earlier this year. “Util-Assist is proud of its procurement process and the...
Colouring the Map “Util-Assist Blue”
Util-Assist is gaining a foothold in provinces and states throughout Canada and the United States. Founded to help utilities in Ontario procure and deploy advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) solutions, Util-Assist’s expertise is now in demand...
Util-Assist Selected as Finalist for Business of the Year Award
Util-Assist is pleased to announce that we have been named a finalist for the 2018 Business Excellence – Large Business of the Year Award by the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce. This award recognizes companies with demonstrated outstanding achievements in...