Authors: Joe Tellez & Erik Takayesu | June 17, 2025

Today’s utilities are inundated with data—from sensors, smart meters, EVs, distributed energy resources, and more. But collecting data isn’t the challenge—managing it is.

Without a comprehensive data management strategy, utilities risk:

  1. Missed opportunities for grid modernization
  2. Inefficient operations and rising costs
  3. Increased exposure to compliance, cybersecurity, and reliability risks

This white paper outlines how utilities can shift from data overload to data-driven decision-making—transforming fragmented systems into a unified, strategic foundation for innovation and performance.

What you’ll learn:

  1. Why utilities must treat data as a business-critical asset
  2. The 5 essential steps for building a resilient data strategy
  3. How better data governance improves forecasting, customer service, and asset management
  4. Where to focus first to support AI, cloud adoption, and DER integration

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Learn how utilities are turning data complexity into a competitive edge—and how your organization can too.

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Joe Tellez

Joe provides vision for both short-term and long-term strategies to help utilities improve performance through the effective use of technology. He brings over 25 years of industry experience serving in senior leadership roles in organizations including UiPath, Tacoma Power, Utility Integration Solutions / Alstom Grid, and Sempra Utilities (San Diego Gas & Electric / Southern California Gas Co.). Joe serves on the UW-Tacoma School of Engineering & Technology Advisory Board, and served as the Executive in Residence at University of Colorado’s Global Energy Management Program. He obtained a B.S. in industrial and systems engineering and an M.S. in systems architecture & engineering from University of Southern California.

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Erik Takayesu

Erik Takayesu is an independent advisor for the utility industry, and the former Senior Vice President of Asset Strategy & Planning at Southern California Edison (SCE). At SCE he led various organizations including electric system planning and modernization, transmission and substation construction and maintenance, grid operations, and emerging technologies. His experience led to key appointments, notably serving on the Department of Energy’s Electricity Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors for the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). Takayesu also serves on technical advisory boards including the senior advisor team at TRC.