Total Grid Orchestration (TGO) Alliance Launches

Recently, the Total Grid Orchestration (TGO) Alliance launched to address critical energy transition issues facing utilities. Co-chaired by Black & Veatch and Hydro Ottawa Limited, the alliance is a collaborative forum for energy utilities to tackle the industry's pressing challenges

The new organization comes as utilities across North America work toward a more sustainable and resilient energy future, while being met with challenges in aging infrastructure, rapid supply and demand shift, and complex technology transformations.

Founding members of the TGO Alliance include Black & Veatch, CPS Energy, Essex Power, Hydro Ottawa Limited, Landis+Gyr, Public Service of New Mexico, PUC Services, Inc., Rappahannock, Uplight and Think Labs. The alliance is open to utilities and technology companies that share the TGO Alliance vision of orchestrating the grid to deliver the energy transition.

"Our goal in forming this alliance with power utilities and technology solution providers is to optimize the electric grid to deliver better outcomes through a balanced and scalable approach," said Joe Zhou, vice president and senior managing director for Black & Veatch, and co-chair of the TGO Alliance.

"This alliance has been formed to optimize grid lifecycle management and bridge the gap between planning and operations to support the energy transition and ensure a reliable and sustainable grid. By joining forces with utilities across the U.S. and Canada, each member has a sounding board for the challenges they face, along with a space to share knowledge and move the industry forward."

To learn more, visit TGOAlliance.org.