{"id":33813,"date":"2026-03-06T15:34:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trccompanies.com\/?post_type=news-and-insights&p=33813"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:34:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T15:34:35","slug":"trc-announces-strategic-presence-at-techadvantage-2026","status":"publish","type":"news-and-insights","link":"https:\/\/www.trccompanies.com\/fr\/insights\/trc-announces-strategic-presence-at-techadvantage-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"TRC Announces Strategic Presence at TechAdvantage 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Showcases utility-focused solutions for grid resiliency, storm response, joint use management and broadband expansion <\/em><\/p>\n

WINDSOR, Conn .<\/strong> \u2014 \u00a0TRC Companies, Inc.<\/a> (TRC), a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies, is\u00a0participating\u00a0in the upcoming\u00a0TechAdvantage 2026 Conference & Expo<\/a>, the premier event for electric cooperative engineering, operations, and technology professionals hosted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

TechAdvantage will be held March 8\u201311, 2026 in Nashville, Tenn., bringing together thousands of cooperative leaders, engineers and utility decision-makers committed to advancing the reliability, resiliency and modernization of the grid.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs utilities, especially cooperatives, face reliability challenges, increasing member expectations and the growing impacts of severe weather, our Distribution Engineering team is excited to discuss solutions that help strengthen infrastructure and improve operational outcomes,\u201d said Brad Benson, Senior Vice President Distribution Engineering at TRC.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Addressing Grid Resiliency & Storm Response<\/h2>\n

Utilities today face heightened pressure from extreme weather events, regulatory expectations for reliability and the need for rapid response and recovery. TRC\u2019s storm response and distribution engineering services empower co-ops with practical preparedness and response capabilities, helping reduce outage durations and improve safety while reinforcing long-term resiliency. These services are grounded in industry best practices and informed by real-world response experience during major events.<\/p>\n

Comprehensive Joint Use Management<\/h2>\n

As federal programs like BEAD accelerate broadband and telecommunications infrastructure in rural America, demand for joint use pole attachments and telecommunications engineering have surged. TRC\u2019s joint use management services help utilities navigate this complexity \u2014 from attachment agreement negotiation and compliance with safety and FCC standards, to workflow automation and risk mitigation \u2014 enabling cooperative partners to efficiently manage growing workloads while maintaining reliability and safety.<\/p>\n

Meet TRC at the Event<\/h2>\n

Attendees are invited to connect with TRC\u2019s Distribution Engineering team at the TechAdvantage Expo to learn more about:<\/p>\n