TRC unveils new Integrated Planning & Advisory Practice at DISTRIBUTECH 2025 to help utilities thrive in an evolving energy landscape

Firm to showcase integrated solutions that drive resilience, affordability and sustainability

WINDSOR, Conn., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies in support of the Energy Transition, will showcase its latest solutions at DISTRIBUTECH International 2025, the premier event for the utility industry. DISTRIBUTECH will take place March 24-27 in Dallas, where TRC will exhibit at booth #5536.

The energy industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by AI, real-time data systems, regulatory pressures, increasing need for reliability, a surge in power demand driven by data centers, and decarbonization efforts. At DISTRIBUTECH 2025, TRC will demonstrate how it is assisting utilities in addressing these challenges through innovation, integrated solutions and forward-looking strategies that foster a resilient, affordable and sustainable energy future.

"Utilities face a crucial challenge of how to keep up with growing grid complexity while maintaining efficiency and reliability," said Craig Cavanaugh, President of TRC's Intelligent Grid Solutions Sector. "Our global team brings decades of utility sector expertise and cutting-edge IT/OT integration capabilities that uniquely positions us to support utilities as they prepare to meet the demands of a decentralized, flexible and resilient energy future." 

At DISTRIBUTECH 2025, TRC is expanding its services with the launch of Integrated Planning & Advisory, a strategic offering designed to help utilities navigate the increasing complexity of the energy landscape. As grid modernization, decarbonization, resilience and regulatory changes reshape the industry, utilities need a holistic approach that aligns regulatory, operational, customer and market strategies to drive effective and cost-efficient solutions.

This expanded service provides the expertise, tools and insights utilities need to make informed decisions in an evolving market. Led by industry veteran Matthew Green, who brings two decades of experience driving transformative energy initiatives, Integrated Planning & Advisory ensures utilities are prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

"This expansion allows TRC to offer our clients a streamlined, agile approach to utility modernization, enabling organizations to transform their operations, optimize their processes and unlock their full potential," said Ed Myszka, President of TRC's Power Sector. "This integrated approach to energy planning and operations allows us to leverage technology, advanced analytics and flexible grid solutions to enable our clients to proactively manage risk, optimize investments and create a resilient, affordable and sustainable energy future."

Prominent TRC DISTRIBUTECH Sessions:

Program highlights featuring the TRC team include:

AI for data quality and asset management as part of Utility University
Monday, March 24 Room C148
8 a.m.

Todd Slind, VP, Open Data and Development

Utility workforce development challenges and solutions
Wednesday, March 26, Room C155
1 p.m.
Morteza Talebi, Chief of Workforce Development – TRC

Learn more about TRC's solutions, speakers and networking opportunities at DISTRIBUTECH or stop by Booth #5536. 

About TRC Companies
TRC stands for adaptability. With direction setting perspectives and partnerships, our 8,000+ tested practitioners in advisory, consulting, construction, engineering and management services deliver unique resolutions that answer any built or natural imperative. By creating new pathways for the world to thrive, we help our clients adapt to change and achieve long-lasting results while solving the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live — community by community and project by project. TRC is ranked #16 on ENR's list of the Top 500 Design Firms, #5 for Power and #3 for Transmission & Distribution. Learn more at TRCcompanies.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

SOURCE TRC Companies, Inc.