Showcases utility-focused solutions for grid resiliency, storm response, joint use management and broadband expansion
WINDSOR, Conn . — TRC Companies, Inc. (TRC), a global professional services firm providing integrated strategy, consulting, engineering and applied technologies, is participating in the upcoming TechAdvantage 2026 Conference & Expo, the premier event for electric cooperative engineering, operations, and technology professionals hosted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
TechAdvantage will be held March 8–11, 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.
“As 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,” said Brad Benson, Senior Vice President Distribution Engineering at TRC.
Addressing Grid Resiliency & Storm Response
Utilities today face heightened pressure from extreme weather events, regulatory expectations for reliability and the need for rapid response and recovery. TRC’s 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.
Comprehensive Joint Use Management
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’s joint use management services help utilities navigate this complexity — from attachment agreement negotiation and compliance with safety and FCC standards, to workflow automation and risk mitigation — enabling cooperative partners to efficiently manage growing workloads while maintaining reliability and safety.
Meet TRC at the Event
Attendees are invited to connect with TRC’s Distribution Engineering team at the TechAdvantage Expo to learn more about:
- Storm response planning and rapid mobilization services
- Tailored distribution engineering and system optimization
- Joint use program management and telecommunications engineering
- Integrated solutions supporting utility broadband initiatives and rural connectivity
TechAdvantage continues to be the go-to platform for electric cooperative innovators, offering cutting-edge content on reliability, broadband and telecommunications, DER, operations, and technology trends shaping the future of the industry.
About TRC Companies
TRC stands for adaptability. With direction setting perspectives and partnerships, our 8,000+ tested practitioners in advisory, consulting, construction, engineering and management services deliver unique resolutions that answer any built or natural imperative. By creating new pathways for the world to thrive, we help our clients adapt to change and achieve long-lasting results while solving the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live — community by community and project by project. TRC is ranked #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.