Utility Technology





The pace of technological change is accelerating faster than many power companies can adapt to. Wesco is positioned to help utilities future-proof their operations by deploying technologies and supply chain solutions that improve sustainability, safety, and efficiency.  


Our Solutions and Offerings



Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

Wesco’s customized AMI solutions deliver a holistic approach for improving utility operational efficiencies, security, and resilience. We offer complete metering and technology solutions for utilities of all sizes with scalable AMI options to meet your specific budget and needs. From initial project analysis to ongoing maintenance, we ensure your system is a sustainable long-term solution.

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Our AMI solutions include:

  • Analysis and design
  • Expert advice and support with technology and product selection
  • Project execution
  • Real-time work management system
  • Turnkey project management and detailed reporting
  • Skilled field labor
  • Supplier coordination
  • Data management
  • Meter warehousing, recycling, and disposal
  • Ongoing maintenance



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Distributed Generation

As utilities integrate new technologies to modernize their electricity delivery systems, many are exploring renewable energy resources to supplement and optimize their current distribution system into a single controlled network. This can help support the delivery of clean, reliable power to additional customers.

Our distributed generation project services include:

  • Decentralized, modular, and flexible network designs
  • Customized network control centers
  • Emergency generation, battery storage, and backup options
  • Products, systems, and solutions to transform grid infrastructure



Electric Vehicle Charging

Demand for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to increase, driven by evolving consumer preferences and recent government investments. Wesco delivers cutting-edge EV solutions to help utilities, municipalities, and government agencies meet the growing need for charging infrastructure and equipment. With our supplier partnerships and extensive industry experience, we can provide end-to-end project support and ensure a smooth launch for your EV charging network.

Our EV project services include:

  • Design of networks, powering options, and battery storage
  • Software for network monitoring and load balance
  • Installation and commissioning of EV charging stations
  • Service and maintenance
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Grid Visibility and Asset Intelligence

Grid modernization is driving the need for greater visibility, intelligence and proactive management across utility distribution networks. Clear insight into asset performance, maintenance needs, last‑mile transformer conditions, and overall situational awareness is essential for grid stability and operational efficiency.

Wesco helps utilities strengthen distribution‑level visibility with insight into asset performance, maintenance needs, low‑voltage and last‑mile transformer conditions, and overall operating behavior. Our solutions monitor power quality, loading and field asset conditions while capturing data for trend analysis and performance tracking. This improved insight enables earlier detection of abnormal conditions, improves system reliability and safety, supports predictive and condition‑based maintenance, and drives more efficient, data‑informed operational and planning decisions.



Physical and Cyber Security Infrastructure

Wesco understands the cyber and physical security challenges facing organizations responsible for building and maintaining critical infrastructure. We are dedicated to helping utilities strengthen and maintain secure and reliable operations by providing the latest products, applications, standards, and emerging technologies.

Our critical infrastructure solutions include:

  • Cyber risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and develop actionable solutions
  • Cyber and physical security solutions that meet standards for utility environments
  • Video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and industrial networking systems
  • Wire and cable solutions for substation and generation plants


View our Critical Infrastructure Solutions brochure

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Renewables

Utilities continue to adopt renewable energy systems such as solar and wind to accelerate their energy transition. These clean energy systems are quick to deploy and scalable to meet future demands. Wesco partners with utilities to deploy efficient, cost-effective, and scalable renewable energy systems.

Our renewable energy project services include:

  • Design services to leverage distributed energy power plants
  • Expertise and product recommendation for solar, wind integration, and storage
  • Cost savings analysis for infrastructure upgrades
  • Roadmap assistance for green initiatives and goals set by utilities and municipalities
  • On-site storage and material management



Smart Grid

Wesco is committed to helping utilities meet customer expectations around reliability, power quality, renewable energy, data security, and resilience to natural disasters.

We help optimize grid modernization planning and investments in a variety of areas:

  • EV charging stations
  • Fiber deployments
  • IoT solutions
  • Material kitting and staging
  • Network solutions
  • Physical and cybersecurity
  • Project planning
  • Renewable energy solutions
  • Smart metering installations and upgrades
  • Transmission and distribution infrastructure and solutions


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