Breaking the Barriers of T&D with a Consolidated Operational Model

 As the electric grid evolves, utilities face increasing complexity in managing Transmission & Distribution (T&D) systems due to growing distributed energy resources, shifts in generation mix, external threats like climate change, and evolving customer expectations. These factors create significant operational challenges, requiring enhanced visibility and coordination across traditionally siloed transmission and distribution operations.

WEC Energy Group is addressing these challenges through a large-scale Electric Operations Technology (EOT) modernization project, deploying a fully integrated Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Energy Management System (EMS). This initiative consolidates applications into a unified platform, standardizes business processes, and creates a groundbreaking T&D network model for improved system-wide visibility. By integrating real-time transmission and distribution data, WEC Energy Group is enabling operators to better understand grid-edge impacts, optimize transmission capacity, and enhance reliability. This session will showcase how breaking the T&D barrier can transform grid management, exploring the benefits, challenges, and potential for broader industry adoption.