On behalf of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), its President and CEO Jim Robb, recently presented to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) a summary of NERC’s report on the effectiveness of NERC’s CIP-014 Physical Security Standard. There were almost 1,700 physical security incidents reported to the Electricity-Information Security Analysis Center (E-ISAC) in 2022, an increase of 10.5% from 2021. Typical physical security incidents against the power system involve vandalism, tampering, arson and ballistic damage. NERC’s report outlines future actions to strengthen the physical security standard and foster robust stakeholder engagement to implement additional risk-based enhancements.
Report Makes Findings on Applicability, Risk Assessment and Protection
NERC’s CIP-014 standard came under scrutiny following recent highly publicized physical security attacks on utility facilities. NERC’s report on CIP-014 effectiveness found that the applicability criteria of the standards meet the objectives of CIP-014 (Bulk Power System Protection) and NERC does not recommend expansion of the CIP-014 applicability. CIP-014 was conceived to identify only those critical assets that if rendered inoperable could result in instability, uncontrolled separation, or cascading power system conditions. The criteria established by CIP-014 make the requirements applicable to the majority of the 345 kV and all 500 kV substations. NERC’s analysis does not suggest that attacks on additional assets, beyond those already identified, would result in the negative outcomes that CIP-014 was designed to protect against.
NERC found that the objective of the CIP-014 risk assessment requirements remains appropriate but additional specificity is needed concerning expectations and methods used for the risk assessment (R1) to identify which of the subset of applicable substations should be deemed “critical” under the standard.
Data from the NERC compliance monitoring and enforcement program found inconsistent approaches to performing the (R1) risk assessment, especially as it relates to dynamic studies. In some instances, utilities did not provide the technical studies expected nor adequate justification for study decisions. NERC believes inconsistent approaches to the risk assessment originate from a lack of specificity in the CIP-014 requirement language concerning the nature and parameters used in the risk assessment. To address this, NERC will initiate a standards development project to provide additional clarity and is developing a Standard Authorization Request.
NERC is not recommending a common minimum level of physical security protections at this time, but rather advocates that utilities take a risk-based approach to physical security based on location, exposure of the facilities, and the extent of the impact locally for loss of those facilities.
NERC and FERC are planning to hold a technical conference on the subject sometime in the next several months. The development of a Standards Authorization Request (SAR) to change CIP-014 is underway.
Next Steps
TRC recommends that utility clients review the NERC physical security report and its findings. Utilities should consider beginning the process of internally reviewing how they would modify their physical security plans and procedures to adapt to the stakeholder discussion as it unfolds.
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NERC Report to FERC on CIP-014 effectiveness
NERC Report to FERC on CIP-014 effectiveness Publié avril 14, 2023
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The forgoing FERC action is a significant regulatory event which will implement fundamental changes in security preparation and operating obligations.
TRC closely follows the national and state regulatory trends in all regions of North America. Our approach to power system security, engineering, planning, design, construction and commissioning testing, balances solutions that incorporate industry reliability risk trends, mandatory reliability standard requirements, regulatory guidance, compliance obligations, best practices, operational goals, and budgets. With expertise in power system engineering, planning and operations, TRC supports public utilities and private energy providers in their efforts to stay ahead of the curve and to meet or exceed regulatory requirements as they evolve.
This regulatory update is provided as a service to TRC’s utility clients, helping to keep you informed of forward-looking issues that will impact your company’s electric system reliability risks along with related topics regarding regulatory developments to help you achieve your company’s business goals.
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Drives scale across strategic high-growth areas fueled by strong fundamentals: o Grows Advisory capabilities o Expands Program Management expertise o Adds to Digital offering with innovative solutions o Enhances service offering across Water, Infrastructure and Environment Elevates leading position in the U.S.: Combined with TRC, WSP will become the largest engineering and design firm in the U.S. by revenue4, with approximately 27,000 employees. 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BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS IS ACCESSIBLE, AND THE PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT WILL BE ACCESSIBLE WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS, ON SEDAR+ MONTREAL, December 15, 2025 – WSP Global Inc. (TSX: WSP) (“WSP” or the “Corporation”), one of the world’s leading professional services firms, proudly announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire TRC Companies (“TRC”), a premier U.S. Power & Energy brand delivering end-to-end solutions that support the full infrastructure lifecycle (the “Acquisition”), currently majority-owned by funds managed by Warburg Pincus LLC. The proposed Acquisition, for a total cash purchase price of US$3.3 billion (approximately $4.5 billion based on the exchange rate of $1.3762 USD/CAD as of December 15, 2025), marks a significant step on WSP’s journey to achieve its 2025-2027 Global Strategic Action Plan. 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It will also create potential cross-selling opportunities across power engineering, environmental solutions, and advisory services. At the same time, TRC will bring a shared commitment to innovation and operational excellence, with investments in digital solutions and a highly skilled workforce—further amplifying WSP’s ability to deliver integrated, future-forward solutions. “The proposed Acquisition of TRC is a defining moment in the execution of WSP’s 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. Building on our track record of excellence and compounding financial performance, this strategic move will cement WSP as the Power & Energy consulting leader in the U.S. and globally. Joining forces will position our business for accelerated organic growth and create an integrated platform with industry-leading capabilities in advisory, engineering, and program management. With TRC’s highly complementary expertise in power delivery, transmission, distribution, and advisory services, our combined offering will cover the entire utility and infrastructure value chain. Together, we are poised to deliver more complex projects and offer expanded end-to-end services to help solve our clients’ critical needs, from aging infrastructure to grid modernization and electrification,” commented Alexandre L’Heureux, President and Chief Executive Officer of WSP. Also commenting on the Acquisition, Christopher P. Vincze, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TRC, said: “The joining of our two firms will create significant and exciting opportunities for our people, our clients and the communities in which we live and work. With TRC’s innovative, technology-oriented power business, underscored by an advanced use of digital, we will significantly strengthen WSP’s Power & Energy offering. 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TRC’s people continue to be passionate about making the world a better place, and this next chapter will allow us to come together with WSP in a very exciting way to further that goal.” Reflecting on their investment, Kim Thomassin, Executive Vice President and Head of Québec at La Caisse said: “With this investment, La Caisse once again demonstrates its ongoing commitment to WSP, helping to position the company as a leader in engineering and design in the United States and globally, while accelerating the development of its Energy offering, a sector with strong potential. This transaction is at the core of our strategy to support the international expansion of companies firmly rooted in Québec and to give them the means to achieve sustainable growth.” FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Proposed Acquisition of TRC for a total cash purchase price of US$3.3 billion approximately $4.5 billion based on the exchange rate of $3762 USD/CAD as of December 15, 2025). Acquisition price represents 14.5x TRC’s Pre-IFRS 16 CY2026E Adjusted EBITDA6 pre-synergies and 12.5x after including run-rate synergies.8 (TRC’s Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA and earnings before net interest and income tax for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 were approximately US$192.3 million ( $268.5 million) and US$87.5 million, respectively).Expected to be low-to-mid single-digit percentage accretive to WSP’s adjusted net earnings per share before synergies. 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Estimated pro forma Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio6 of ~2.4x upon closing of the Acquisition with the expectation to return to below 2.0x within 12 months6 (WSP’s net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2025 was 1.4x and adjusted EBITDA and earnings before net financing expense and income taxes for the trailing twelve-month period ended September 27, 2025 were approximately $2,185.7 million and $1,481.0 million, respectively).8 Equity raise of approximately [$850] million: [$732] million bought deal public offering and approximately $[118] million private placement of common shares of WSP (“Common Shares”) expected to close on or about [December 22], 2025, with a corresponding reduction of the amounts drawn from the Committed Acquisition Financing. WSP may also opportunistically access debt capital markets to repay a further portion of the Committed Acquisition Financing should market conditions be favourable. 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ACQUISITION FINANCING Equity Financing The Equity Financing (as defined below) comprises: $[732] million bought deal public offering (the “Offering”) of common shares (the “Offering Common Shares”) at a price of $[•] per Offering Common Share (the “Offer Price”); and Approximately $[118] million private placement (the “Concurrent Private Placement” and together with the Offering, the “Equity Financing”) of common shares (the “Placement Common Shares”) at the Offer Price to Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (“La Caisse”) WSP intends to use the net proceeds from the Equity Financing to fund in part the purchase price payable in respect of the Acquisition (and related costs and expenses) and accordingly reduce amounts to be drawn on the closing of the Acquisition under the Committed Acquisition Financing to fund the purchase price for the Acquisition. 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The Offering Common Shares distributed pursuant to the Offering will be offered in all provinces and territories of Canada pursuant to a prospectus supplement (the “Prospectus Supplement”) to the short form base shelf prospectus of WSP dated August 8, 2024 (the “Base Shelf Prospectus”) to be filed by WSP on or about December [17], 2025, as well as in the United States by way of private placement to “qualified institutional buyers” in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”). The completion of the Offering is subject to the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”). Closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or about December [22], 2025 and is conditional upon the concurrent completion of the Concurrent Private Placement. No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved the contents of this press release. The Offering Common Shares have not been, and will not be, registered under the 1933 Act, or any state securities laws. Accordingly, the Offering Common Shares may not be offered or sold within the United States unless registered under the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws or pursuant to exemptions from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor shall there be any sale of the Offering Common Shares in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Delivery of the Prospectus Supplement, and any amendments to the documents will be provided in accordance with securities legislation relating to procedures for providing access to a shelf prospectus supplement, and any amendment. The Prospectus Supplement will be (within two business days of the date hereof) accessible on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. An electronic or paper copy of the Prospectus Supplement, and any amendment to the documents, may be obtained without charge from CIBC Capital Markets at 161 Bay Street, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 2S8 or by telephone at 1-416-956-6378 or by email at mailbox.Canadianprospectus@cibc.com by providing the contact with an email address or address, as applicable. The Prospectus Supplement contains important, detailed information about the Corporation and the proposed Offering. Prospective investors should read the Prospectus Supplement (when filed) before making an investment decision. 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Assuming completion of the Concurrent Private Placement and the Offering, but not the exercise of the Over-Allotment Option or the Additional Subscription Option, La Caisse will beneficially own, or exercise control or direction over, directly or indirectly, an aggregate of [•] Common Shares representing approximately 13.9% of the then issued and outstanding Common Shares. The Placement Common Shares will be subject to a four month hold from the closing date of the Concurrent Private Placement. In accordance with the terms of the Subscription Agreement, the Placement Common Shares will also be subject to contractual lockups for a period of four (4) months following the date of issuance of such Placement Common Shares. La Caisse (or their respective designee) will be entitled to a capital commitment fee equal to 4% of the aggregate purchase price for the Placement Common Shares for which they have subscribed (and any additional Placement Common Shares they have subscribed pursuant to the Additional Subscription Option, as applicable). Committed Acquisition Financing Concurrently with the announcement of the Acquisition, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., acting as co-lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, provided commitments for US$3,300 million senior unsecured non-revolving term loans (collectively, the “Committed Acquisition Financing”). The Committed Acquisition Financing will be governed by an incremental facility supplement to the Corporation’s seventh amended and restated credit agreement dated as of April 27, 2023, as amended and supplemented from time to time, with a syndicate of financial institutions to be entered into on or before the closing of the Acquisition. All of the above elements of the Acquisition financing plan have been designed and structured with a view to preserving WSP’s investment grade rating. Related Party Transaction Matters La Caisse beneficially owns, or has control or direction over, directly or indirectly, Common Shares representing more than 10% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares of WSP. As a result of the foregoing, the Concurrent Private Placement is a “related party transaction” for the purposes of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of minority security holders in special transactions (“MI 61-101”). The Corporation has relied on the exemptions from the valuation and minority approvals of MI 61-101 contained in paragraphs 5.5(a) and 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 on the basis that neither the fair market value of the Concurrent Private Placement (including the capital commitment fee payable thereunder), nor the consideration thereof, exceeds 25% of the market capitalization of the Corporation. FINANCIAL AND LEGAL ADVISORS JP Morgan and CIBC Capital Markets are acting as financial advisors to WSP on the Acquisition. Legal advice is being provided to WSP by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in the United States and Stikeman Elliott LLP in Canada. Harris Williams, UBS Investment Bank, AEC Advisors, and Houlihan Lokey are acting as financial advisors to TRC on the Acquisition. Legal advice is being provided to TRC by Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. About TRC 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 #17 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. About La Caisse At La Caisse, formerly CDPQ, we have invested for 60 years with a dual mandate: generate optimal long term returns for our 48 depositors, who represent over 6 million Quebecers, and contribute to Québec’s economic development. As a global investment group, we are active in the major financial markets, private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private credit. As at June 30, 2025, La Caisse’s net assets totalled CAD 496 billion. For more information, visit lacaisse.com or consult our LinkedIn or Instagram pages. La Caisse is a registered trademark of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec that is protected in Canada and other jurisdictions and licensed for use by its subsidiaries. About WSP WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting its engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 75,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Together they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:WSP). FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain information contained herein is not based on historical facts and may constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information under Canadian securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements may include estimates, plans, strategic ambitions, objectives, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance, outlook, expectations regarding the requirements of various end markets, demand for and investments in power and energy related services and infrastructure, trends or other statements that are not statements of fact. 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Forward-looking statements made by WSP are based on a number of assumptions believed by WSP to be reasonable as at the date hereof, including assumptions set out through this document and including, without limitation, principal assumptions about the satisfaction of all closing conditions and the successful completion of the Offering and the Concurrent Private Placement within the anticipated timeframe; the expected timing of completion of the Acquisition and the conditions precedent to the closing of the Acquisition (including the receipt of regulatory approvals); WSP’s ability to retain and attract new business, achieve synergies and maintain market position arising from successful integration plans relating to the Acquisition; WSP’s ability to otherwise complete the integration of TRC within anticipated time periods and at expected cost levels; WSP’s ability to attract and retain key employees in connection with the Acquisition; Management’s estimates and expectations in relation to future economic and business conditions and other factors in relation to the Acquisition and resulting impact on growth and accretion in various financial metrics; Management’s expectations in relation to the future performance and economic conditions and other factors in relation to TRC; the realization of the expected strategic, financial and other benefits of the Acquisition in the timeframe anticipated; the accuracy and completeness of the information (including financial information) provided by TRC and publicly available information; the absence of significant undisclosed costs or liabilities associated with the Acquisition; general economic and political conditions; organic growth expectations; economic and market assumptions regarding competition; the state of the global economy and the economies of the regions in which WSP or TRC operates; the state of and access to global and local capital and credit markets; interest rates; working capital requirements; the collection of accounts receivable; WSP obtaining new contract awards; the type of contracts entered into by WSP; the anticipated margins under new contract awards; the adequate utilization of WSP’s workforce; the ability of WSP to attract new clients; the ability of WSP to retain current clients; changes in contract performance; project delivery; WSP’s competitors; the ability of the Corporation to successfully integrate businesses; the acquisition and integration of businesses in the future; WSP’s ability to manage growth; external factors affecting the global operations of WSP; the state of WSP’s backlog and pipeline of opportunities in various reportable segments; the joint arrangements into which WSP has entered or will enter; capital investments made by the public and private sectors; relationships with suppliers and subconsultants; relationships with management, key professionals and other employees of WSP; the maintenance of sufficient insurance; the management of environmental, social and health and safety risks; the sufficiency of the WSP’s current and planned information systems, communications technology and other technology; the sufficiency of the Corporation’s cybersecurity measures; compliance with laws and regulations; future legal proceedings; the sufficiency of internal and disclosure controls; the regulatory environment; impairment of goodwill; foreign currency fluctuation; the expected benefits of acquisitions and the expected synergies to be realized as a result thereof; the tax legislation and regulations to which WSP is subject and the state of WSP’s benefit plans, as well as the assumptions underlying the 2025 financial outlook set out in WSP’s press releases dated February 12, 2025, August 6, 2025 and November 5, 2025. If any of these assumptions prove to be inaccurate, WSP’s actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, investors should specifically consider various risk factors, which, if realized, could cause WSP’s actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to: risks and uncertainties relating to the dilutive effect of the Offering on holders of Common Shares; the fact that the declaration of dividends on the Common Shares is at the discretion of the board of directors of WSP; the fact that the price at which the Common Shares under the Offering are sold by the Underwriters may be less than the Offering Price; WSP’s inability to successfully integrate TRC’s business upon completion of the Acquisition; the possible delay or failure to close the Acquisition; the potential failure to realize anticipated benefits from the Acquisition; the potential failure to obtain regulatory approvals in a timely manner, or at all; the currency exchange risk and foreign currency exposure related to the purchase price payable in respect of the Acquisition; WSP’s reliance upon publicly available information and information provided by TRC in connection with, and for the purposes of, the Acquisition; risks associated with historical and pro forma financial information; potential undisclosed costs or liabilities associated with the Acquisition; WSP’s or TRC’s businesses being adversely impacted during the pendency of the Acquisition; and change of control and other similar provisions and fees, as well as other risk factors discussed in greater detail in section 20, “Risk Factors,” of WSP’s Management Discussion and Analysis for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 and in section 17, “Risk Factors,” of WSP’s Management Discussion and Analysis for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 27, 2025, and as may be supplemented from time to time in reports filed by the Corporation with securities regulators or securities commissions or other documents that the Corporation makes public, which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and which sections are incorporated herein by reference into this cautionary statement. Although we have attempted to identify important risk factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other risk factors not presently known to us or that we presently believe are not material that could also cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. WSP cautions that the foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive and other unknown or unpredictable factors could have also a material adverse effect on the performance or results of WSP or TRC. Actual results and events may be significantly different from what we currently expect because of the risks associated with our business, industry and global economy and of the assumptions made in relation to these risks. As such, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with forward-looking statements. The completion of the Acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, termination rights and other risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation and as applicable, regulatory approvals, and there can be no assurance that the Acquisition will be completed. There can also be no assurance that if the Acquisition is completed, the strategic and financial benefits expected to result from the Acquisition will be realized. To the extent any forward-looking statement in this document constitutes financial outlook or future-oriented financial information within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, such information is intended to provide investors with information regarding the Corporation, including the Corporation’s assessment of future financial plans, and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Financial outlook (including assumptions about future events, including economic conditions and proposed courses of action, based on the Corporation’s assessment of the relevant information currently available), as with forward-looking statements generally, is based on current estimates, expectations and assumptions and is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties and other factors. Any financial outlook or future oriented financial information included in this document has been prepared by, and is the responsibility of, Management. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the independent auditor of the Corporation, has not audited, reviewed, examined, compiled nor applied agreed-upon procedures with respect to any such financial outlook or future-oriented financial information and, accordingly, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP does not express an opinion with respect thereto. The PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP report incorporated by reference in the Prospectus Supplement relates to the Corporation’s previously issued financial statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. It does not extend to any financial outlook or future-oriented financial information and should not be read to do so. Differences could arise because of events announced or completed after the date of this press release. All of the forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are made as of the date hereof (unless otherwise specified) and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Except to the extent required by applicable law, WSP does not assume any obligation to publicly update or to revise any forward-looking statements made in this document or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Readers are also referred to cautionary language regarding forward-looking statements included in the Prospectus Supplement. Additional Underlying Assumptions The Corporation cautions that the assumptions used to prepare the estimated 2027 Accretion, Accretion Upon Closing of the Acquisition, TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA, TRC Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA, and WSP’s Pro Forma Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio upon closing of the Acquisition and within 12 months following closing of the Acquisition could prove to be incorrect or inaccurate. Accordingly, the actual results could differ materially from the Corporation’s expectations as set out in this press release. The Corporation considered numerous economic and market assumptions regarding the foreign exchange rate, competition, political environment, and economic performance of each region where the Corporation and TRC operate. In addition to the assumptions disclosed above under “Forward-Looking Statements”, the following assumptions were used to develop these forward-looking financial measures: 2027 Accretion: WSP’s net revenue organic growth of approximately the same level as the average of the last three years for each of the years until 2027 (WSP’s revenue and net revenue were $16,166.8 million and $12,172.2 million, respectively, for the financial year ended December 31, 2024); TRC’s net revenue organic growth in line with the last 4-year compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) revenue growth (TRC revenue and net revenue were approximately US$1,498.9 million and US$1,192.2 million, respectively for the financial year ended June 30, 2025); TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA margin and Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion supported by a combination of levers, including utilization and pricing, where significant opportunity has been identified; Expected cost synergies of the Acquisition being fully realized by the end of 2027, with 50% expected to be realized in the first 12 months after closing of the Acquisition. Accretion Upon Closing of the Acquisition: The Acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive upon closing, excluding synergies. WSP’s net revenue organic growth of approximately the same level as the average of the last three years for each of the years until 2027 (WSP’s revenue and net revenue were $16,166.8 million and $12,172.2 million, respectively, for the financial year ended December 31, 2024); TRC’s net revenue organic growth in line with the last 4-year compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) revenue growth (TRC revenue and net revenue were approximately US$1,498.9 million and US$1,192.2 million, respectively for the financial year ended June 30, 2025); TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA margin and Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion supported by a combination of levers, including utilization and pricing, where significant opportunity has been identified. TRC Pre-IFRS-16 Adjusted EBITDA and TRC Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA: TRC high single digit revenue organic growth for the financial year ending December 31, 2026, in line with TRC’s actual performance for the last four years. TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA margin and Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion supported by a combination of levers, including utilization and pricing, where significant opportunity has been identified; WSP’s Pro Forma Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio (upon closing of the Acquisition, and a targeted range within 12 months following closing of the Acquisition): Acquisition closing date assumed to be March 28, 2026; WSP’s Adjusted EBITDA2 for the financial year ending December 31, 2025 ranging from $2.54 billion to $2.56 billion10; TRC’s Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA for the financial year ending June 30, 2026 being in line with TRC’s actual performance of the first 3 months of the financial year ending June 30, 2026; All elements of WSP’s consolidated statements of cash flows for the applicable period being in line with those generally experienced by WSP in comparable periods; WSP’s net revenue between $13.8 billion and $14.0 billion for the financial year ending December 31, 2025 (WSP’s net revenue was $12,172.2 million for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, and WSP’s revenue was $16,166.8 million for the financial year ended December 31, 2024); and Cash flow of TRC for the financial year ending June 30, 2026 being in line with TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA for the first 3 months of the financial year ending June 30, 2026. NON-IFRS AND OTHER FINANCIAL MEASURES The Corporation reports its financial results in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting. WSP uses a number of financial measures when assessing its results and measuring overall performance. Some of these financial measures are not calculated in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards Accounting Standards (« IFRS »). Regulation 52-112 respecting Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure prescribes disclosure requirements that apply to the following types of measures used by the Corporation: (i) non-IFRS financial measures; (ii) non-IFRS ratios; (iii) total of segments measures; (iv) capital management measures; and (v) supplementary financial measures. In this document, the following non-IFRS and other financial measures may be used by the Corporation: 2027 Accretion; Accretion Upon Closing of the Acquisition; Net Revenues; Net Revenue Organic Growth, Adjusted EBITDA; Adjusted Net Earnings; Adjusted Net Earnings Per hare; and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio. Other than in respect of 2027 Accretion and Accretion Upon Closing of the Acquisition which are each defined below, explanations of the composition and usefulness of these measures can be found in section 19, “Glossary of segment reporting measures, non-IFRS and other financial measures” of WSP’s MD&A for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 27, 2025 (the “Q3 2025 MD&A”), which section is incorporated by reference in this document, as posted on WSP’s website at www.wsp.com, and filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Reconciliations of such measures to the most directly comparable measure under IFRS are provided in section 8, “Financial Review” and section 9, “Liquidity” in each of WSP’s MD&A for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 29, 2024, WSP’s MD&A for the third quarter and nine-month period ended September 28, 2024, WSP’s MD&A for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 MD&A”), WSP’s MD&A for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 28, 2025 and in the Q3 2025 MD&A, which sections are also incorporated by reference in this document, as posted on WSP’s website at www.wsp.com, and filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The information in this document also includes non-U.S. GAAP financial measures and non-U.S. GAAP financial ratios with respect to TRC, namely TRC Net Revenues, TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA, TRC Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA, TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA margin and TRC Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA margin. These measures are not recognized measures under U.S. GAAP and do not have standardized meanings prescribed by U.S. GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies, including WSP’s. Rather, these measures are provided as additional information to complement U.S. GAAP measures by providing further understanding of TRC’s results of operations. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of TRC’s financial statements reported under U.S. GAAP. WSP discloses TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA because this non-U.S. GAAP measure is a key measure used by TRC to evaluate its business, measure its operating performance and make strategic decisions. WSP believes TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA is useful for investors and others in understanding and evaluating its operations results in the same manner as TRC. However, TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA is not a financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for net income, income before income taxes, or any other operating performance measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Using this non-U.S. GAAP financial measure to analyze TRC’s business would have material limitations because the calculations are based on the subjective determination of Management regarding the nature and classification of events and circumstances that investors may find significant. In addition, although other companies in its industry may report measures titled adjusted EBITDA or similar measures, such non-U.S. GAAP financial measures may be calculated differently from how TRC calculates non-U.S. GAAP financial measures, which reduces their overall usefulness as comparative measures. Because of these limitations, you should consider these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures alongside other financial performance measures, including net income and TRC’s other financial results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These measures are defined as follows: “TRC Net Revenues” has the same definition as WSP’s definition of “net revenues,” being revenues less direct costs for subconsultants and other direct expenses that are recoverable directly from clients. “TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as TRC earnings before net interest and income taxes, excluding depreciation, amortization and acquisition and integration expenses and unusual items. “TRC Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as the TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA adjusted for operating lease costs. “TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA margin” is defined as the TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA, divided by TRC Net Revenues. “TRC Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA margin” is defined as the TRC Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA, divided by TRC Net Revenues. WSP uses the following non-IFRS and other financial measures in this document with respect to the Corporation, in each case on a pro-forma basis after giving effect to the Acquisition, the Offering, the Concurrent Private Placement, advances and funds expected to be drawn under the Committed Acquisition Financing and any Acquisition related adjustments, as if each had been completed at the beginning of the relevant period: “WSP Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA,” for the purpose of calculating the WSP Pro Forma Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio; “WSP Pro Forma Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio”; and “WSP Pro Forma Net Revenues”. “2027 Accretion” or “accretive” is calculated as the increase in WSP’s forecasted pro forma adjusted net earnings per share for the financial year ending December 31, 2027 after giving effect to the Acquisition, the Offering, the Concurrent Private Placement, advances and funds expected to be drawn under the Committed Acquisition Financing and any Acquisition-related adjustments, as if it had been completed on January 1, 2027, as compared to WSP’s forecasted adjusted net earnings per share for the financial year ending December 31, 2027 on a stand-alone basis. Refer to “Additional Underlying Assumptions” in this document. “Accretion Upon Closing of the Acquisition” is calculated as the increase in WSP’s forecasted pro forma adjusted net earnings per share immediately after giving effect to the Acquisition, the Offering, the Concurrent Private Placement, advances and funds expected to be drawn under the Committed Acquisition Financing and any Acquisition-related adjustments, as compared to WSP’s forecasted adjusted net earnings per share on a stand-alone basis. Refer to “Additional Underlying Assumptions” in this document. A reconciliation of TRC earnings before net interest and income tax to TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA and TRC Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA for the financial year ended June 30, 2025, is provided in the table below: Financial year ended June 30,2025 (in million U.S. dollars) Earnings before net interest and income taxes 87.5 Depreciation 13.8 Amortization 73.1 Acquisition and integration expenses and unusual items 17.9 TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA 192.3 Operating lease costs (IFRS 16 Adjustment) 14.9 TRC Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA11 207.2 A reconciliation of TRC Revenues to TRC Net Revenues for the financial year ended June 30, 2025, is provided in the table below: Financial year ended June 30,2025 (in million U.S. dollars) Revenues 1,498.9 Subconsultants and direct costs (306.7) TRC Net Revenues12 1,192.2 A reconciliation of WSP’s Pro Forma Net Revenues for the trailing twelve months ended September 27, 2025 for WSP and financial year ended June 30, 2025 for TRC, is provided in the table below: Trailing Twelve months ended September 27, 2025 (in million U.S. dollars) WSP Net revenues* 13,680.4 TRC Net Revenues (for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 and converted into Canadian dollars) 1,663.4 WSP Pro Forma Net Revenues 15,343.8 * Total of segments measure A reconciliation of WSP’s Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve months ended June 28, 2025 for WSP and financial year ended June 30, 2025 for TRC, is provided in the table below: Trailing Twelve months ended September 27, 2025 (in million U.S. dollars) WSP Adjusted EBITDA 2,501.4 TRC Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA (for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 and converted into Canadian dollars) 289.2 WSP Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA 2,790.6 A reconciliation of WSP’s Pro Forma Net Revenues for the trailing twelve months ended June 28, 2025 for WSP and financial year ended June 30, 2025 for TRC, is provided in the table below: Trailing Twelve months ended June 28, 2025 (in million U.S. dollars) WSP Net revenues* 13,214.2 TRC Net revenues (for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 and converted into Canadian dollars) 1,663.4 WSP Pro Forma Net Revenues 14,877.6 * *Total of segments measure A reconciliation of WSP’s Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve months ended June 28, 2025 for WSP and financial year ended June 30, 2025 for TRC, is provided in the table below: Trailing Twelve months ended June 28, 2025 (in million U.S. dollars) WSP Adjusted EBITDA 2,386.4 TRC Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA (for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 and converted into Canadian dollars) 289.2 WSP Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA 2,675.6 The non-IFRS and other financial measures used in this document do not have a standardized meaning as prescribed by IFRS. Management of the Corporation believes that these non-IFRS and other financial measures provide useful information to investors regarding the financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation and the other entities referenced herein as they provide additional key metrics of their performance. Refer to section 19 “Glossary of segment reporting, non-IFRS and other financial measures” of the Q3 2025 MD&A for more information on the usefulness to investors of each such measures. These non-IFRS and other financial measures are not recognized under IFRS, do not have any standardized meanings prescribed under IFRS and may differ from similar computations as reported by other issuers, and accordingly may not be comparable. These measures should not be viewed as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION Unless otherwise indicated, all references to “$” in this document are to Canadian dollars and all references to “US$” refer to United States dollars. Where financial information of TRC has been converted from U.S. dollars to Canadian dollars for purposes of comparison to and combination with, financial information of WSP, U.S. dollars have been converted to Canadian dollars at an exchange rate of $1.3952 Canadian dollars per US$1.00. TRC’s financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). IFRS differs in certain material respects from U.S. GAAP. The financial information of TRC presented in this document has not been adjusted to give effect to the differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS or to accounting policies that comply with IFRS and as applied by WSP, nor has such financial information been conformed from accounting principles under U.S. GAAP to IFRS as issued by the IASB, and thus may not be directly comparable to WSP’s financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. We have assessed the differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS for TRC and have determined the impact to be immaterial except for Lease Accounting. Under IFRS, Lease Accounting is governed by IFRS 16 while under U.S. GAAP, it is governed by Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) 842. While similar with regards to the recognition of leases on the balance sheet, the standards have many differences in application. However, the impact of the differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS for Lease Accounting on the pro forma financial measures presented in this document, namely WSP Pro Forma Net Revenue and WSP Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA, is immaterial, such that no adjustments would be necessary. WSP’s financial information for the trailing 12-month period ended June 28, 2025 presented herein has been derived by adding WSP’s unaudited interim consolidated financial information for the six-month period ended June 28, 2025 to its audited consolidated financial information for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, and subtracting its unaudited interim consolidated financial information for the six-month period ended June 29, 2024. WSP’s financial information for the trailing 12-month period ended September 27, 2025, presented herein has been derived by adding WSP’s unaudited interim consolidated financial information for the nine-month period ended September 27, 2025 to its audited consolidated financial information for financial year ended December 31, 2024, and subtracting its unaudited interim consolidated financial information for the nine-month period ended September 28, 2024. NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION No securities regulatory authority has either approved or disapproved the contents of this press release. For more information, please contact: Alain Michaud Chief Financial Officer WSP Global Inc. alain.michaud@wsp.com (438) 843-731 1 Based on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 20 U.S. Design Firms by Sector (Power) list in August 2025, calculated on U.S. domestic revenues (U.S. Revenues) and adjusted to reflect annualization of POWER Engineers, Incorporated’s contribution for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, the assumed completion of the Acquisition as well as WSP U.S. Pro Forma Revenues. The approximate number of employees is as at December 2, 2025. 2 Non-IFRS financial measure or non-IFRS financial ratio that is forward-looking, without a standardized definition under IFRS, which may not be comparable to similar measures or ratios used by other issuers. Please refer to the “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” and « Forward-Looking Statements » disclaimers below. For the financial year ended December 31, 2024, WSP’s adjusted EBITDA was $2,185.7 million, basic net earnings per share attributable to shareholders was $5.40 and adjusted net earnings per share was $8.05. 3 Cost synergies to exceed 3% of TRC’s net revenue are expected to be achieved by the end of 2027, with 50% expected to be realized in the first 12 months after closing of the Acquisition. The cost to realize synergies is estimated at the same level of synergies. 4 Based on ENR’s Top 500 U.S. Design Firms list in August 2025, calculated on U.S. Revenues and adjusted to reflect annualization of POWER Engineers’ contribution for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, the assumed completion of the Acquisition as well as WSP U.S. Pro Forma Revenues. Please refer to the « Forward-Looking Statements » disclaimer below. 5 Based on WSP U.S.’s Power and Energy net revenues for the trailing twelve-month (TTM) period ended June 28, 2025, and TRC’s Power and Energy net revenues for the financial year ended June 30, 2025. USD/CAD exchange rate used to convert TRC net revenue Power and Energy sector into Canadian dollars is 1.3952. Please refer to the “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” and « Forward-Looking Statements » disclaimers below. 6 Pro forma Net Revenues are for the trailing twelve-month period ended June 28, 2025 for WSP, adjusted to reflect annualization of POWER Engineers’ contribution for the financial year ended December 31, 2024 and the assumed completion of the Acquisition. Please refer to the « Forward-Looking Statements » disclaimer below. 7 Non-IFRS financial measure or non-IFRS ratio that is forward-looking, without a standardized definition under IFRS, which may not be comparable to similar measures or ratios used by other issuers. Please refer to the “Non-IFRS and Other Financial Measures” and « Forward-Looking Statements » disclaimers below. 8 Cost synergies to exceed 3% of TRC’s net revenue for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 are expected to be achieved by the end of 2027, with 50% expected to be realized in the first 12 months after closing of the Acquisition. The cost to realize synergies is estimated at the same level of synergies. 9 The Corporation’s assessment of potential synergy opportunities for the Acquisition is primarily based on the information received as part of its due diligence investigation of TRC, its own outside-in perspectives, previous acquisition experience and publicly available information. 10 The target ranges were prepared assuming no fluctuations in foreign exchange rates in markets in which the Corporation operates. The Corporation anticipates organic growth in net revenues by segment will be in the mid-to-high single digits in its Canadian operations, mid single digit growth for its Americas operations, mid-single digits growth in EMEIA and low-to-mid single digit organic contraction in APAC. Head office corporate costs in 2025 are expected to be between $145 million and $160 million. 11 TRC pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA and TRC Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 are not including the pro forma annualized contribution of acquisitions completed during the 2025 exercise. If we include the annualized contribution of these acquisitions, the pro forma TRC Pre-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA and TRC Post-IFRS 16 Adjusted EBITDA would have been $US196.8M and $US211.7M, respectively. 12 TRC net revenues for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 are not including the proforma annualized contribution of acquisitions completed during the June 30, 2025 financial year-end. If we include the annualized contribution of these acquisitions, the pro forma TRC net revenues would have been $US 1,206.8M.
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Additional Restrictions for Major Modifications Other restrictions will come into play for new Major Sources, those that have a potential to emit 50 tons per year or more of VOC or NOx and “major modifications” that result in a VOC emission increase that exceeds 25 tons per year and also exceeds 25 tons per year when aggregated with all creditable increases and decreases in emissions of VOC from the source over any period of five consecutive years, which includes the calendar year in which the increase will occur. For sources that are major due to NOx emissions, a NOx emission increase that exceeds 25 tons per year and exceeds 25 tons per year when aggregated with creditable increases and decreases over the five-year period is also deemed to be a major modification. If a major modification occurs, the source is required to utilize the Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (or LAER) for the pollutant(s) that exceed 25 tons per year aggregated over the five-year period. However, Best Available Control Technology (BACT) can be substituted for LAER under certain conditions. Additionally, emissions must be offset as a means to advancing the area toward attaining the ozone standard. These same requirements will apply to newly constructed Major Sources. Upcoming Deadlines With these actions, the impacted areas will now have until August 3, 2027, to reach attainment. If they do not, USEPA is again obligated to reclassify ongoing nonattainment status to Severe nonattainment, reducing the Major Source threshold in half to just 25 tons per year. In the meantime, the states will be required to revise State Implementation Plans to demonstrate that attainment will be achieved by this deadline. A unique consideration in Wisconsin affects sources subject to a Registration Operation Permit. These permits establish annual emission limits as a percentage of the Major Source threshold (25, 50, or 80 percent depending on the Permit). For these sources, the annual emission limit for VOC and NOx will automatically be cut in half on January 16, 2025. Sources in the ozone nonattainment areas that hold these permits should evaluate whether the Registration Permit provides a long-term option given that the annual emission limits have been cut in half now and may again be cut in half in three years’ time. Next Steps: TRC Can Help TRC is available to support your air compliance and permitting needs by offering expert in-house resources to perform: Ambient Monitor Siting Evaluation Ambient Monitor Deployment, Operation and Maintenance For more information, contact Melanie Klamar, Robert VandenMeiracker and Mike Zebell.
5 mégatendances alimentent le changement dans le paysage des services publics d’aujourd’hui
octobre 14, 2024
L’industrie de l’énergie est au milieu d’une transformation importante entraînée par les progrès technologiques, les préoccupations environnementales, l’évolution de la dynamique du marché et la demande sans précédent de nouvelles énergies. Alors que le secteur subit un changement fondamental dans la façon dont l’énergie est produite, consommée et gérée, les services publics doivent s’adapter aux défis multiformes et forger de nouvelles voies de croissance – non seulement pour leurs propres opérations, mais aussi pour les clients et les communautés qu’ils servent. Comprendre les mégatendances clés qui façonnent le paysage énergétique aujourd’hui peut aider les services publics à prospérer en ces temps de transition et de flux.
Pourquoi vous avez besoin de lémurien avant la prochaine catastrophe frappe
octobre 3, 2024
La cartographie mobile moderne améliore la précision des données et la mobilité sur le terrain pour les services publics avant, pendant et après les événements
La FERC publie des directives pour améliorer la sécurité du réseau électrique et la conformité au CIP
septembre 30, 2024
Cette mise à jour fournit des détails du rapport du personnel de la FERC 2024 sur les audits CIP, afin que les services publics puissent améliorer la conformité et réduire les risques pour la sécurité.
TRC acquiert Garanzuay Consulting, amplifiant les services de conseil en transition énergétique de TRC en Europe
septembre 26, 2024
Garanzuay Consulting fournit une base en Irlande pour poursuivre la croissance et l’expansion de TRC en Europe à l’appui de la transition énergétique pour tous les participants au marché de l’énergie.
Améliorer la gestion des actifs et plus encore avec l’intégration IT / OT / SIG
septembre 20, 2024
La combinaison de systèmes d’entreprise et de solutions géospatiales apporte des données et des analyses de haute qualité aux inspections, à la maintenance et à la construction.
La NERC publie son rapport sur l’état de fiabilité 2024
septembre 19, 2024
La North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) a récemment publié son rapport sur l’état de fiabilité 2024, examinant le rendement du réseau électrique au cours de l’année civile 2023.
Qu’est-ce que la résilience du réseau et comment peut-elle être améliorée ?
septembre 5, 2024
Comprendre la résilience du réseau électrique. Pérenniser vos opérations avec les sociétés TRC, en utilisant la technologie et l’expertise pour renforcer la résilience du réseau aujourd’hui.
Conformité des évaluations des installations grâce à une approche de la communauté d’entreprise
août 30, 2024
Les cotes d’installation jouent un rôle essentiel dans la planification et l’exploitation fiables du système électrique en vrac (BES) et pourtant, le maintien de la conformité aux normes NERC pertinentes reste un défi de l’industrie.
Progresser vers un avenir énergétique propre : une conversation avec Duane Baldwin
août 26, 2024
À la suite de sa discussion sur l’efficacité énergétique, Duane Baldwin, vice-président de l’énergie avancée de TRC, partage maintenant ses idées professionnelles et son engagement personnel envers l’équité énergétique.
Les perturbations géomagnétiques extrêmes ont une incidence sur la planification de la NERC
août 8, 2024
Renseignez-vous sur les récentes perturbations géomagnétiques qui ont amené les intervenants du réseau électrique en vrac à réagir rapidement pour protéger la fiabilité du réseau. Découvrez les impacts et ce que la NERC et l’industrie font à ce sujet.
Locana fonctionnera sous le numéro de TRC à compter du 26 juillet 2024
juillet 18, 2024
WINDSOR, Connecticut (16 juillet 2024)—En décembre 2023, Locana a annoncé son acquisition par TRC, un chef de file mondial fournissant des solutions axées sur l’environnement et alimentées par le numérique.
Utilisation conjointe : Pratiques exemplaires pour la réussite des projets
juillet 15, 2024
L’utilisation conjointe n’a jamais été aussi importante qu’aujourd’hui. Alors que la demande d’infrastructures de télécommunications monte en flèche, les gouvernements investissent beaucoup dans des initiatives comme le Programme de déploiement de l’accès à l’équité à large bande (BEAD) de 42,5 milliards de dollars et le Fonds d’opportunités numériques rurales (RDOF) de 20,4 milliards de dollars.
Preuves de conformité cohérentes de la NERC pour les résultats de la vérification réussie
juin 27, 2024
Alors que les services publics travaillent souvent dans des silos techniques, les auditeurs NERC sont formés pour vérifier les preuves de conformité et les données entre les normes interdépendantes.
Optimisez votre processus tel que construit avec la cartographie mobile Lemur
juin 4, 2024
Cet article a été rédigé à l’origine par Locana, qui fait maintenant partie de TRC. Remplacez le papier et le crayon par des outils géospatiaux pour transformer les processus sur le terrain.
Les nouvelles normes de la NERC aident à se protéger contre les cyberattaques
mai 23, 2024
Dans le cadre des efforts continus de la NERC pour renforcer les exigences en matière de protection des infrastructures essentielles (CIP) et permettre la mise en œuvre d’un concept d’amélioration de la sécurité connu sous le nom de virtualisation.
Cinq défis générationnels auxquels fait face la main-d’œuvre des services publics
mai 10, 2024
Dans le paysage énergétique en évolution active, les services publics sont aux prises avec de nombreux défis liés à la main-d’œuvre liés à la transition en cours vers une énergie plus propre et la modernisation des réseaux électriques. À mesure que les employés vétérans prennent leur retraite, il est essentiel de combler le manque de connaissances et de compétences en recrutant et en développant des talents plus jeunes.
Défendre le dialogue crucial pour faire progresser l’électrification de la flotte
mai 7, 2024
Dans le paysage des transports en évolution active, l’électrification des parcs de véhicules est devenue une étape cruciale vers un avenir énergétique durable et propre. L’électrification peut, dans les bonnes applications, aider les flottes à réduire considérablement les émissions, à réduire les coûts d’exploitation totaux à vie et à améliorer la qualité de l’air dans et autour de leurs communautés.
Succès de la conformité nerc grâce à une approche de la communauté d’entreprise
mai 6, 2024
Pour créer de nouvelles voies de perfectionnement de la main-d’œuvre, il faut s’adapter aux besoins changeants d’une nouvelle génération Dans le paysage énergétique en évolution active, les services publics sont aux prises avec de nombreux défis liés à la main-d’œuvre liés à la transition en cours vers une énergie plus propre et la modernisation des réseaux électriques. À mesure que les employés vétérans prennent leur retraite, il est essentiel de combler le manque de connaissances et de compétences en recrutant et en développant des talents plus jeunes. Bien que l’éducation et la technologie jouent un rôle crucial, l’adaptation des comportements et de la culture en milieu de travail pour répondre aux préférences et aux attentes des diverses générations est tout aussi vitale. La croissance d’une main-d’œuvre forte et multigénérationnelle a ses défis, mais il existe de nombreuses opportunités à venir pour s’assurer que les professionnels des services publics d’aujourd’hui peuvent soutenir un système électrique résilient capable de répondre aux demandes de l’industrie de demain. Contactez-nous
La NERC propose des modifications aux critères d’inscription des ressources basées sur les onduleurs (IBRs)
avril 19, 2024
La NERC a soumis à l’approbation de la FERC de nouveaux critères de conformité pour l’enregistrement des RCI dans le cadre des efforts continus visant à réduire les risques de fiabilité. Il est essentiel que les développeurs d’énergie renouvelable, les propriétaires de production et les propriétaires de réseaux de transport comprennent les implications potentielles pour les études d’interconnexion et les files d’attente d’interconnexion.
Passer au cloud : démystifier les mythes de la migration des données utilitaires hors site
avril 14, 2024
Ce blog explore les idées fausses courantes entourant la migration vers le cloud dans le secteur des services publics, abordant les préoccupations relatives à la sécurité, à la fiabilité, à la conformité réglementaire, à la rentabilité et à la complexité, tout en soulignant les avantages substantiels et les stratégies pour une adoption réussie.
Adopter l’agilité : l’avenir des opérations des services publics
avril 12, 2024
On aurait du mal à trouver un sujet plus saillant à l’intérieur (et à l’extérieur) de l’industrie des services publics que l’intelligence artificielle (IA).
Maximisez votre valeur de données avec l’intégration it/OT spatialement activée
avril 11, 2024
Les solutions géospatiales modernes connectent les systèmes et améliorent la capacité d’exploiter les données à une échelle, une vitesse et une précision supérieures.
TRC Companies étend sa présence mondiale avec l’embauche stratégique en Europe
avril 2, 2024
Miki Deric a rejoint TRC pour accélérer la croissance et l’expansion de TRC à travers l’Europe.
The Why, Who, What, When and How of DERMS
avril 1, 2024
Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) enable a utility to monitor, control and optimize a variety of types of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs).
La NERC propose des clarifications aux normes de temps froid de l’EOP
mars 26, 2024
La NERC a soumis des propositions de révision à la norme EOP-012-2 – Norme de préparation et d’exploitation par temps extrêmement froid, aux fins d’approbation par la FERC sur une base accélérée. Les révisions proposées tiennent compte des recommandations clés restantes du rapport d’enquête conjoint de la FERC et de la NERC sur la tempête hivernale Uri et des directives découlant d’un arrêté de la FERC de 2023 concernant les normes de temps froid soumises précédemment.
La mise à jour du FAC-003-5 apporte des changements radicaux aux classifications de transmission à compter du 1er avril
mars 19, 2024
La mise à jour du FAC-003-5 apporte des changements radicaux aux classifications de transmission à compter du 1er avril
Prévenir les échecs de conformité nerc avec les examens de l’état de préparation
février 20, 2024
Chaque service public enregistré auprès de la NERC doit s’efforcer de se conformer en permanence à son portefeuille de normes de fiabilité NERC applicables
TRC présente des solutions de bout en bout pour la transition énergétique à DISTRIBUTECH 2024
février 19, 2024
TRC permet de passer à des réseaux intelligents qui créent de nouvelles voies pour que le monde prospère
Combler le fossé : intersectionnalité de l’informatique et de l’ergothérapie
février 15, 2024
Comment les solutions de réseau intelligent de TRC peuvent aider les services publics à relever avec succès les défis complexes de la transition énergétique
Se préparer à l’avenir des études sur les systèmes d’alimentation, aujourd’hui
février 9, 2024
Comment la CVR s’adapte pour fournir des résolutions uniques pour la transition énergétique
Avantages et défis de l’utilisation conjointe pour les entreprises de services publics
février 1, 2024
L’utilisation conjointe a des défis qui peuvent être résolus avec une gestion appropriée. Découvrez comment nos services de gestion peuvent vous aider à rester au courant de vos contrats d’utilisation conjointe.
Les avantages et les défis des microréseaux
février 1, 2024
Les microréseaux peuvent vous aider à rester opérationnel dans les conditions les plus critiques. Découvrez comment nos services peuvent vous aider à tirer parti des systèmes de microréseaux.
Avantages de l’IA et de l’apprentissage automatique pour les entreprises de services publics
février 1, 2024
La technologie de l’IA peut changer la façon dont vous utilisez les données au profit de votre entreprise de services publics. Découvrez comment les entreprises TRC peuvent vous aider à tirer parti de la technologie de l’IA et de ses avantages.
Les éléments essentiels de la gestion de la végétation
février 1, 2024
La gestion de la végétation évolue afin de réduire le risque de dommages à l’infrastructure des services publics. Découvrez comment nos services de gestion de la végétation peuvent vous aider.
L’impact de la conservation de l’eau sur la consommation d’énergie
février 1, 2024
La conservation de l’eau est essentielle pour réduire la consommation globale d’énergie et l’impact environnemental. Découvrez comment nos services peuvent vous aider à gérer votre conservation de l’eau.
La NERC publie le plan d’élaboration des normes 2024-2026
janvier 26, 2024
La NERC a soumis son plan d’élaboration de normes de fiabilité 2024-2026 à la Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), décrivant ses priorités actuelles et ses futurs plans d’élaboration de normes pour protéger la fiabilité du réseau électrique en vrac au cours des trois prochaines années.
Vous envisagez la migration vers le cloud ? Pourquoi maintenant pourrait être le moment idéal
janvier 19, 2024
Suivez les données et les logiciels avec l’évolutivité, la vitesse et la sécurité que vous souhaitez.
Maximisez vos données grâce à l’apprentissage automatique, à la vision par ordinateur et à la technologie de localisation
Décembre 5, 2023
Les entreprises peuvent convertir des quantités massives d’images brutes en données utilisables qui alimentent plusieurs systèmes d’entreprise.
L’ordonnance 901 de la FERC demande des normes pour combler les lacunes en matière de fiabilité de l’IBR
novembre 27, 2023
Les ressources basées sur les onduleurs jouent un rôle central lorsqu’il s’agit d’ajouter une nouvelle capacité de production d’électricité dans le système d’alimentation en vrac.
Locana a reçu le prix de la gestion de réseau moderne lors de la conférence Esri Infrastructure Management and GIS
novembre 22, 2023
Locana, un leader international de la technologie spatiale, a reçu le prix de la gestion de réseau moderne lors de la conférence Esri Infrastructure Management and GIS (IMGIS) 2023 qui s’est tenue à Palm Springs, en Californie, du 10 au 12 octobre 2023.
Évitez le piège de complexité de solution ponctuelle dans les programmes sur le terrain
novembre 21, 2023
La cartographie mobile moderne offre une approche d’entreprise qui réduit la complexité et les risques.
Responsabiliser les ingénieurs : maîtriser le passage de l’expertise technique au leadership
novembre 20, 2023
La transition du travail sur le terrain des services publics à la gestion peut être une décision gratifiante, mais elle peut également être écrasante.
Augmenter les performances de l’entreprise avec l’enrichissement des données
octobre 30, 2023
Les solutions basées sur la localisation fournissent une grande valeur commerciale à vos données et applications opérationnelles.
Implement a More Efficient GIS-ERP Integration Following a Few Simple Steps
octobre 6, 2023
Learn how to deploy faster and more efficiently using in-built SAP HANA platform capabilities.
Esri Awards Locana with the ArcGIS Cloud Services Specialty Designation
octobre 4, 2023
Locana, an international leader in spatial technology, received Esri’s ArcGIS Cloud Services Specialty, which designates Locana as an expert in deploying and managing ArcGIS in cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
The Digital Transformation of the Utility Operations Model: Essential Telecom Network Upgrades to Make Now
octobre 4, 2023
As technology advances and cybersecurity threats loom, companies must prioritize communications retrofits and upgrades to ensure reliability, availability and business continuity.
Five Common Myths about Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling Systems
septembre 6, 2023
Heat pump technology is still evolving and real challenges exist to widespread market adoption.
FERC Hosts Technical Conference on the Effectiveness and Improvements to CIP-014-3
août 30, 2023
Expert Discussions and Key Takeaways Focus on Physical Security
Offshore Wind: A Critical Energy Solution on the Path to Grid Resiliency and Decarbonization
août 29, 2023
As the urgency to decarbonize and build resiliency grows, renewable energy continues to be a pivotal solution for reshaping the future of power in the U.S. From solar to wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass, each renewable resource has its sweet spot for efficient development, deployment and optimal performance. And while they all have their own pros and cons, it is imperative that we leverage them all into the energy mix to achieve decarbonization goals and ensure adequate capacity to meet increasing load demands.
Intro to NERC Regulatory Guidance on Inverter-Based Resources
août 29, 2023
As renewable energy proliferates across the US power system, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) continues to actively address reliability risks resulting from the implementation of inverter-based resources (solar and wind generation technology) connected at both transmission and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) levels.
Evaluating Proof of Value from DER Optimization Software
août 17, 2023
The rapid growth of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) on the power grid brings many opportunities and challenges to energy utilities.
Preparing the Grid for Transportation Electrification
août 14, 2023
Electric vehicle use is on the rise, and cities need to prepare. Discover how the power grid can accommodate growing transportation electrification trends.
Strengthening the Future Utility Workforce through Immersive Learning Technology
août 7, 2023
Leveraging new tools and technologies such as mixed and virtual reality (MR/VR) to develop a new generation of skilled engineers and technicians to maintain the reliability and resiliency of the future grid.
Proposed Coal Combustion Residuals Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments Rule – Status of Public Comments
juillet 31, 2023
TRC has submitted public comments related to EPA’s proposed compliance timeline and schedule.
FERC Extreme Weather Initiative Will Change the Transmission Planning Process
juillet 26, 2023
FERC issued a Final Rule directing NERC to develop a new or modified reliability standard addressing transmission system planning performance requirements for extreme heat or cold weather events.
Unleashing the Power of a Human Performance Mindset to Ensure the Next Generation Utility Workforce
juin 27, 2023
The impact of adapting behavioral and cultural norms to focus on the principles of human performance cannot be underestimated in building the power workforce of the future.
Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) – How Smart Should A Smart Meter Be?
juin 26, 2023
According to the Edison Foundation’s Institute for Electric Innovation, over 124 million smart meters were expected to be installed in 78 percent of US households by the end of 2022.
Advancing Telecommunications Projects: The Essentials for High Level Design Optimization
juin 22, 2023
Multi-year telecommunication projects need to be efficient, cost-effective and meet the current and future needs of network end-users in order to be successful.
EPA Issues Clarification of Free Product Removal Requirements
juin 20, 2023
EPA recently clarified requirements for LNAPL recovery and remediation.
Modernize Your Field Services with GIS and Work Order Management Combined
juin 15, 2023
The role of field service management continues to dominate the world economy, as the market grows at an exponential rate. The market was estimated at 3.2 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach 5.7 billion by the end of 2026.
NERC Files Report on Effectiveness on CIP-014 Physical Security Standard
mai 25, 2023
On behalf of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), its President and CEO Jim Robb, recently presented to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) a summary of NERC’s report on the effectiveness of NERC’s CIP-014 Physical Security Standard. There were almost 1,700 physical security incidents reported to the Electricity-Information Security Analysis Center (E-ISAC) in 2022, an increase of 10.5% from 2021.
Three Pillars of a Software Implementation
mai 3, 2023
Explore the pillars of project controls software—People, Processes, and Products—and what elevates projects from mediocre to outstanding.
The Power of Excellence in Utility Construction Management
avril 27, 2023
How outsourcing this critical project phase can save money, minimize risk and improve outcomes.
Modeling Power System Hosting Capacity
mars 31, 2023
As renewable energy development booms, and distributed energy resources (DERs) proliferate across the grid, the demand for a more efficient and timely interconnection process is at an all-time high. To meet regulatory deadlines and satisfy the needs of both developers and customers, utilities must tackle an increasingly complex array of system impact studies, analyses and reports, under ever shrinking timelines.
3 Things to Consider for a Successful ADMS and DERMS Integration
mars 23, 2023
Gain insight on several key points when strategizing and integrating two crucial systems successfully
Distribution Undergrounding Planning: Best Practices for Successful Projects
mars 15, 2023
As extreme weather events increase and installation costs decrease, moving to underground distribution systems is becoming a popular way to prevent power outages.
FERC Orders Internal Network Security Monitoring Rule to be Finalized
mars 14, 2023
FERC directed NERC to develop Reliability Standards to implement INSM within trusted CIP environments.
TRC Companies Assisting LS Power Grid Maine with New Transmission Project in Maine
mars 2, 2023
TRC Companies announces its role as a consultant in supporting the new transmission project by LS Power Grid Maine.
Insights from the Odessa II Power System Disturbance
février 22, 2023
NERC and TRE release the Odessa II Power System Disturbance Report
Future Proofing the Energy Workforce
février 16, 2023
How we can advance utility industry recruiting and training solutions, together
Carrots and Sticks for Building Decarbonization: Incentive Programs and Codes & Standards
janvier 11, 2023
Cet article a été rédigé à l’origine par Locana, qui fait maintenant partie de TRC. Les solutions basées sur la localisation fournissent une grande valeur commerciale à vos données et applications opérationnelles La qualité et l’exhaustivité des données sont importantes Le coût de faire des affaires n’a jamais été aussi axé sur les données. En effet, à mesure que la quantité de données continue d’augmenter de façon exponentielle, la qualité des données devient plus difficile à atteindre et plus précieuse. Sans cela, les entreprises non seulement obtiennent de mauvais résultats, mais perdent également de l’argent. Gartner a estimé que de mauvaises données peuvent coûter aux entreprises 15 millions de dollars par an en moyenne. Et d’autres recherches estiment que les entreprises perdent jusqu’à 30% de leurs revenus en moyenne en raison de la faible qualité des données. Pour que les entreprises prospèrent dans une économie axée sur les données, elles ont besoin d’une qualité qui assure une prise de décision optimale et un avantage concurrentiel. C’est là que l’enrichissement des données basé sur la localisation entre en jeu. En utilisant diverses méthodologies et ensembles d’outils d’optimisation des données, l’enrichissement des données facilite l’amélioration de vos systèmes, applications, produits et services qui reposent sur des données de haute qualité. Plus précisément, l’enrichissement basé sur la localisation organise et intègre les informations autour de la géographie, connectant les données stockées dans plusieurs départements et auprès des fournisseurs 3rd party. Qu’il s’agisse d’ajouter un emplacement à des données existantes ou d’utiliser l’emplacement pour intégrer des informations, l’enrichissement basé sur la localisation améliore l’actualité, l’exhaustivité et la précision, afin de prendre de meilleures décisions et d’optimiser les opérations. Contactez-nous
New FERC Orders Will Change Regulatory Process for Inverter Based Resources
janvier 9, 2023
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently proposed actions to keep the regulatory process and requirements ahead of reliability risks resulting from the accelerated deployment of Inverter Based Resources (IBR) based solar, wind and battery storage projects.
NERC Releases Facilities Ratings Best Practices Report
Décembre 19, 2022
NERC report on best practices for utilities that have encountered facility ratings program challenges.
9 Actions You Can Start Now to Protect Critical Infrastructure
Décembre 13, 2022
Steps to improve physical security at substations, chemical plants, pipelines, data centers, hospitals and other critical infrastructure
How to Effectively Plan your Distribution Modernization
Décembre 7, 2022
Follow these preliminary steps for long-term grid modernization project success
Preparing Your RMP Facility for a Future of Extreme Weather
novembre 29, 2022
Facilities dealing with hazardous materials must prepare for extreme weather events that pose a risk to their operations and the community.
NERC Files Comments in the FERC Generator Interconnection Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
novembre 21, 2022
The rulemaking addresses improvements needed to reliably facilitate the power industry’s transition to renewable and distributed generating resources utilizing inverter-based technologies.
NERC Releases Inverter-Based Resource Strategy Plan
octobre 25, 2022
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently released an Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) Strategy, which details the steps needed to successfully integrate IBR facilities into the planning and operation of the power system. The strategy was put in place due to the rapid interconnection of IBR systems, which are extensively used for solar and wind generating facilities, including new battery-based energy storage systems and are one of the most significant drivers of power grid transformation. Because of control system inconsistencies, IBR facilities pose well-documented risks to power system reliability when this strategy’s practices are not adhered to. NERC’s plan calls attention to the need for thoughtful integration of IBRs and identifies current and future work required to mitigate reliability risks resulting from the deployment of this technology.
The Evolution of Vegetation Management Technologies
octobre 11, 2022
Utilities are transforming the way they approach vegetation management programs, thanks to new advancements in technology.
NERC Releases 2022 State of Reliability Report
septembre 16, 2022
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently released its 2022 State of Reliability report, which examines power system performance in calendar year 2021 and evaluates reliability performance trends. The 2022 report identified six key findings regarding power system performance that are summarized as follows:
NERC Proposes Implementation Guidance for PRC-019-2
août 22, 2022
NERC has proposed implementation guidance for PRC-019-2, the standard that verifies coordination of generating unit facility or synchronous condenser voltage regulating controls, limit functions, equipment capabilities and protection system settings.
Revisions to FAC-001 and FAC-002 Submitted for FERC Approval
juillet 12, 2022
Reliability Standards FAC-001-4 and FAC-002-will resolve uncertainty regarding the meaning of “materially modify” under the currently effective standards.
FERC Order No. 881-A Has Implications for NERC Compliance Programs
juin 23, 2022
Updated Order will have significant impact on NERC compliance programs related to both PRC standards and facilities ratings. Utilities should review the Order’s requirements and prepare for changes needed to remain compliant.
Omaha Metropolitan Utilities District Drives Reliable Operations with Locana Lemur Mobile GIS Solution
juin 8, 2022
Locana, a global leader in technology consulting and geospatial systems development, today announced the successful deployment of its LemurSM Solution by Omaha Metropolitan Utilities District (M.U.D.).
NERC’s Revised PRC-024-3 Standard for Inverter-Based Generation Effective in October 2022
mai 11, 2022
Changes to PRC-024-3 in support of inverter-based generation performance are going into effect in October of this year. Interconnection programs and documentation procedures may need to be updated in order to maintain compliance.
Webinar Replay: How the DOE and Utilities Can Work Together on IIJA Funding Initiatives
avril 29, 2022
View our webinar replay of our IIJA funding initiatives webinar with Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office – US Department of Energy.
FERC Issues Notice of Inquiry Regarding Dynamic Line Ratings
avril 25, 2022
There are significant technical challenges involved in implementing Dynamic Line Ratings in the planning and operation of utility systems. Utilities should be prepared to modify their NERC compliance programs as necessary to address the potential introduction of DLR in their businesses.
Webinar Replay: Substation Automation – Best Practices for IEC 61850 Implementation
mars 29, 2022
Modernizing utility equipment, standards and processes pays dividends for improved safety, security and reliability. But transitioning to a new high-tech system model can be challenging.
New NERC Guidance Supports the Implementation of Grid Forming Inverters
mars 8, 2022
NERC has issued a new report highlighting the key attributes of various inverter controls to support proper implementation and to protect reliability.
Trailblazing Reach Code Initiatives Drive Decarbonization
mars 7, 2022
Find out how reach code initiatives are driving decarbonization with TRC. Our team offers decarbonization consulting and solutions. Turn To The Experts at TRC!
NERC Recommends Approaches for Underfrequency Load Shedding Programs
février 24, 2022
In a recently released reliability guideline, NERC recommends additional approaches for Underfrequency Load Shedding (UFLS) program design to help utilities effectively consider the effects of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). The guidance was developed to address the accelerated transition of the power system to locally installed, decarbonized resources that depend on inverters. These new technologies introduce operational controls issues into the electric grid. UFLS data gathering and analysis methodologies may require modification to address reliability risks.
Ordonnance no 2222 de la FERC, DER et technologie de l’énergie
février 1, 2022
La FERC a publié le projet d’émission O. 2222 pour permettre aux ressources énergétiques distribuées (DER) de mieux participer aux côtés des ressources traditionnelles dans les marchés de gros régionaux et organisés.
NERC and FERC Recommend Protection System Commissioning Improvements
janvier 18, 2022
Between 18 and 36 percent of reported utility misoperations were attributed to issues that could have been detected through a properly implemented PSC.
FERC & NERC Issue Joint Report on Freeze Reliability Failures
Décembre 15, 2021
The in-depth report outlines twenty-eight recommendations to address freeze reliability failures, including operating practices and recommendations for NERC standards modifications surrounding generator winterization and gas-electric coordination.
NERC Accelerates Additional Cold Weather Standards Changes
novembre 22, 2021
At its November 2021 meeting, NERC’s Board of Trustees took aggressive action to advance critical cold weather Reliability Standards. Most notably, the group approved the 2022-2024 Reliability Standards Development Plan, which prioritizes standards projects for the coming years including a resolution to include new cold weather operations, preparedness and coordination standards as high priority development projects.
The Business Value of Modern GIS for Utilities
novembre 18, 2021
The utility industry is under tremendous transformation, and more companies are working toward a clean energy future.
Substation Hardening: Don’t Be a Pawn to Security
octobre 28, 2021
Protecting our critical energy infrastructure from physical security threats is certainly not a game, but the process can take some important lessons from the game of chess.
New Potential Compliance Standards Identified at FERC Technical Conference on Reliability
octobre 18, 2021
With a focus on the reliability impact of extreme weather and the shortcomings of current system planning approaches, both NERC and FERC conference participants opened the door to potential forthcoming compliance standard enhancements or changes.
NERC Issues Odessa Texas Disturbance Report
septembre 29, 2021
While NERC has analyzed multiple similar events in California, this is the first disturbance involving a widespread reduction of PV resource power output observed in the Texas Interconnection.
Pacific Gas and Electric Selects TRC as Program Implementer for New Construction Residential All-Electric and Mixed Fuel Programs
septembre 27, 2021
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) formally announced TRC as the designated lead Program Implementer for the Statewide New Construction (SWNC) Residential All-Electric and Mixed Fuel Programs following a competitive solicitation process.
TRC Digital Selected by Snohomish County Public Utility District to Implement Siemens EnergyIP® Meter Data Management
septembre 15, 2021
Snohomish PUD selected TRC to implement, integrate and deliver their meter data management system (MDMS) on the Siemens EnergyIP® platform as a part of the utility’s Connect Up program.
FERC Approves Modifications to NERC’s Cold Weather-Related Standards
septembre 7, 2021
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved changes to three mandatory NERC Reliability Standards that aim to better prepare the North American power system to withstand extreme cold weather events.
Electric Reliability Council of Texas Releases 60-Point Plan for Change
août 23, 2021
ERCOT’s recently released “Roadmap to Improving Grid Reliability” presents a plan for change in Texas that includes increasing electric power generation and purchasing significantly more power reserves.
Prepare for Upcoming NERC Compliance Deadlines
août 20, 2021
With 2020 right around the corner, there are many new NERC standards and standards requirements set to go into effect in the areas of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Transmission Operations and Planning.
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company uses AI to assess and repair distribution pole damage
août 4, 2021
As part of its grid enhancement program, OG&E will leverage collaborative AI-powered image recognition technology that enables engineers to complete distribution pole inspections with greater accuracy and helps to reduce manual review of images.
Challenges of IT/OT Convergence
août 1, 2021
Many utilities face challenges that can make IT/OT convergence difficult, including security concerns, technology issues and cooperation within the organization.
Guide to Understanding IT/OT Convergence and the Future of Digital Grid Solutions
août 1, 2021
With increases in data accumulation and advances in technology, IT and OT are now converging.
Reasons for IT/OT Modernization
août 1, 2021
Opposites attract, and information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) are no exception. At one end of the digital grid sits IT as a business application, while OT exists at the other end of the digital grid as an asset-oriented application. For decades, IT and OT have been operating separately and are often physically isolated.
Managing the Future of Electric Utilities
août 1, 2021
The future of electric utilities depends on IT/OT convergence to ensure reliability and resiliency.
IT/OT Convergence Best Practices
août 1, 2021
A successful IT/OT convergence strategy involves identifying desired outcomes, managing the fragmentation of OT solutions, and developing common key performance indicators (KPIs) for both IT and OT teams. This approach helps in optimizing resources, driving effective collaboration, and ensuring a smooth transition towards a unified IT/OT environment.
Choosing TRC for Digital Grid Solutions
août 1, 2021
Transitioning to renewable energy requires examining its economic impacts.
Developments in Texas and Nationally Mandate Extreme Weather Responses to Protect Reliability
juillet 23, 2021
Two recent actions will change the current system planning, investment needs and operating procedures for electric utilities. New infrastructure investments and more robust compliance programs will be needed.
Distribution Automation Best Practices
juillet 20, 2021
In today’s dynamic power delivery world, utilities are increasingly focused on electrical distribution systems and reliability.
TRC Acquires Montreal’s Quatric, Expanding Digital Capabilities for Utilities
juin 16, 2021
Today, TRC announced the expansion of its digital capabilities with the acquisition of Quatric, a Montreal, QC and Quincy, MA-based firm that provides engineering services and technology solutions to electric and gas utilities.
NERC’s FAC-008 Guidance on Facility Ratings
mai 24, 2021
FAC-008 is one of the most data-intensive standards in the NERC regulatory framework. Compliance has been difficult for many utilities. Recently, FERC made public it’s intent to address serious allegations of facility ratings violations, including a lack of rigor by one utility.
What’s Next? Preparing for Utility Network Migration
mai 12, 2021
In preparing for Utility Network Migration, taking an intermediate approach will allow you to resolve some key points. Utility Network Migration will run smoother if you build a “sandbox environment” and begin to 1) prioritize features 2) explore licensing options and 3) practice moving data.
5 Persistent Questions About ArcGIS on HANA
avril 9, 2021
While ArcGIS on HANA implementation patterns are emerging rapidly, we continue to hear 5 persistent questions about how implementing ArcGIS on HANA would benefit an organization. Let’s walk through these 5 questions, I’ll show you how we help you get started with ArcGIS on HANA. Then you may realize the benefits this solution promises.
NERC Proposes Revisions to CIP-008
mars 27, 2021
NERC’s CIP-008 standard aims to mitigate reliability risks resulting from a Cyber Security Incident by specifying incident response requirements. Newly proposed revisions would augment mandatory reporting to include incidents that compromise, or attempt to compromise, a utility’s Electronic Security Perimeter (ESP) or associated Electronic Access Control or Monitoring Systems (EACMS).
Cold Weather Reliability Preparedness and Hardening
mars 22, 2021
The latest weather impacts to power reliability have accelerated the need for mandatory regulatory compliance changes.
TRC Companies Inc. Acquires EMI Consulting
janvier 27, 2021
Today TRC Companies (« TRC”), announces the expansion of its advanced energy capabilities with the acquisition of EMI Consulting (“EMI”), a Seattle based firm that consults on the strategic development of clean energy solutions including energy efficiency, demand management, decarbonization and customer engagement.
FERC Issues Annual Report on Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Audits
novembre 17, 2020
In its 2020 Report on CIP Reliability Audits, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission found that most of the cybersecurity protection processes and procedures adopted by utilities met the mandatory CIP requirements for protecting the Bulk Electric System. However, there are areas for improvement.
Transform Utility Engineering with LineHub™
octobre 12, 2020
LineHub™ brings PLS-CADDTM model data together with enterprise GIS, SAP and other data systems from across the utility, providing a digital story of the entire grid infrastructure.
TRC Digital partners with Dominion Energy to evolve its distributed energy resource strategy
septembre 22, 2020
Dominion Energy, one of the nation’s largest producers and transporters of energy, has partnered with TRC Digital to evaluate, implement and integrate technology to further the utility’s distributed energy goals. TRC Digital will facilitate Dominion Energy’s strategy development and technology execution, allowing Dominion Energy and its customers to accelerate the shift to distributed energy resources (DER) and net carbon reduction.
NERC Issues 2020 State of Reliability Report
septembre 22, 2020
The Report identifies areas of ongoing concern including generation reserve margins and the reliability risk from shifting the resource mix toward renewables.
TRC Digital and Reactive help utilities measure inertia for a more resilient grid
septembre 21, 2020
Together, TRC and Reactive combine TRC’s industry-leading power engineering expertise with Reactive’s machine learning software to provide utility teams with high-resolution frequency monitoring and automatic event analysis.
TRC Talks- LineHub : Transformer l’ingénierie des services publics grâce à la gestion des données numériques
septembre 10, 2020
LineHub™ est une solution révolutionnaire qui rassemble des données provenant de l’ensemble d’un service public, offrant une vue globale de l’ensemble du réseau.
TRC Companies Welcomes New Power Sector President Ed Myszka
septembre 2, 2020
Myszka brings over 30 years of innovation, market development and operations experience to TRC.
NERC Issues Lessons Learned on Misoperations Due to Mixing Relay Technologies
août 13, 2020
On July 10, 2020 NERC released new Lessons Learned guidance to address situations where multiple composite protection systems have misoperated as a result of mixing protective relay technologies at the remote terminals of directional comparison blocking (DCB) schemes. This technical information will help utilities improve the reliability of the Bulk Power System.
NERC Reliability Standard PRC-024-3 Approved: Frequency and Voltage Protection Settings for Generating Resources
juillet 28, 2020
On July 9, 2020 NERC standard PRC-024-3 was approved, paving the way for improved protection systems in support of keeping generating resources connected during defined frequency and voltage excursions.
Summary of NERC CIP Standards Updates
juin 29, 2020
FERC has released a notice of inquiry seeking comments on potential enhancements to NERC’s Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards.
TRC Digital Partners with Treverity to Put Utility Engineers at the Center of Their Data
juin 26, 2020
As part of TRC’s LineHub solution, Treverity helps transmission engineers get a holistic view of the grid through powerful digital data visualization and a customer-centric user interface.
IT/OT Integration for Utilities
juin 2, 2020
With the rise of smart meters, sensors, solar panels, EVs and battery storage, utilities are tasked with managing a bidirectional grid – not just the power, but also the data.
Microgrids: A mega-opportunity for electric utilities
juin 2, 2020
For the traditional electric utility business model, microgrids could be perceived as a financial threat. But we see many ways microgrids can be both moneymakers and cost-savers for utilities.
Energy Efficiency as a Resource in Southern California
mars 19, 2020
EE as a Resource programs that provide capacity and energy savings to the grid must be dependable and persistent to replace essential power plant capacity.
Strategic Electrification
février 4, 2020
As we look to spur strategic electrification across the US, it will be up energy providers and solution implementers to continue sharing ideas, insights and lessons learned
NERC Reliability Report Prioritizes Power System Security Risks for Action
janvier 2, 2020
NERC’s 2019 ERO Reliability Risk Priorities Report identified and prioritized the major risks facing the utility industry with a particular focus on security issues.
Comment les services publics peuvent se préparer à l’intégration it/ot
septembre 11, 2019
Au cours de la dernière décennie, les services publics ont adopté l’intégration informatique / OT – mais n’ont fait qu’effleurer la surface de ce qui peut être réalisé.
Why TRC is Teaming Up with Opus One Solutions
juin 13, 2019
TRC is partnering with Opus One Solutions to help utilities to seamlessly plan, build and manage the grid of tomorrow.
TRC Powers Up New Testing and Commissioning Training Center
mai 8, 2019
TRC’s new Testing and Commissioning Center is home to the TRC Power Academy, an intensive educational program that provides hands-on training for engineers and technicians.
TRC Expands Presence in Power Market with Acquisition of Ohio-based IJUS
octobre 1, 2018
LOWELL, Mass. – TRC, a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, consulting and construction management solutions fueled by innovative technology, announced today it has acquired IJUS, a top power/utility engineering firm based in Gahanna, Ohio. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
NERC Proposes Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Plan for 2019
septembre 26, 2018
This month, NERC released the first draft of its 2019 Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Plan (CMEP) which identifies power delivery system risks and outlines compliance audit requirements for next year. The risk elements outlined in the plan include significant differences from previous years, as shown in the table below. Each NERC region must consider these risks as they develop their monitoring and audit scopes for utilities. Utilities should be prepared to be audited and implement any necessary compliance initiatives in these areas.
NERC Standard Extends Maintenance Program Obligations to Generators
février 3, 2014
The approval of NERC Standard PRC-005-2 extends protection system maintenance obligations to Generators and crates one comprehensive standard establishing minimum maintenance activities and maximum time intervals for protection systems and load shedding equipment affecting the bulk electric system.
TRC Acquires Utility Support Systems, Inc.
juillet 22, 2013
TRC Companies has acquired Georgia-based Utility Support Systems, Inc. , a professional engineering company primarily supporting the power/utility market.
