Author: Matt Green | January 19, 2026

Why utilities must move beyond incremental modernization to build resilient, intelligent energy systems

Utilities worldwide are investing heavily in modernization, but even with decades of planning many still face rising costs, lagging timelines and increasing system stress. Explosive growth in electrification, AI-driven data centers and distributed energy resources are intensifying the demand for reliable, flexible infrastructure. At the same time, aging assets, severe weather and cybersecurity risks have exposed the limits of traditional planning.

To meet today’s challenges, utilities need a holistic approach that connects lifecycle planning, real-time data and customer engagement into a unified strategy for performance and resilience.

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Matt Green

Dr. Matt Green, SVP, Integrated Planning & Advisory, has over 20 years of leadership experience spanning engineering, operations, and technology. His career has been defined by leading large capital programs, advancing grid transformation technologies, modernizing engineering organizations and delivering digitally powered customer experiences. At TRC, he leads the firm’s efforts to support utilities and energy stakeholders with forward-looking, system-level strategies. He oversees a multidisciplinary practice that integrates regulatory strategy, utility planning and grid modernization with deep technical expertise and strategic advisory services. His team helps clients address complex energy challenges across asset planning, regulatory compliance and industry transformation. As a licensed professional electrical engineer, a recognized leader in distributed renewables and grid technology and an experienced P&L executive, Dr. Green brings a unique skill set that blends transformational leadership, technical acumen and business strategy.