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The grid needs an upgrade. 70% of transmission lines are over 25 years old. $2.5T+ in modernization needed. Demand projected to grow 70–80% by 2050. The shift is not optional. But progress does not have to mean doing everything at once. To support utility leaders ready to move forward, we've outlined 7 proven strategies to accelerate grid transformation on your terms in our Grid Transformation Playbook. Link in the comments. 🔗⬇️

⚡Powering Progress in Ohio⚡ TRC helped Kindle Energy secure Ohio Power Siting Board approval for a new, state-of-the-art Bluegrass Power natural gas facility. This facility will generate 800 MW of electricity to meet growing energy demands and support commercial and industrial development. Our Role: 🔹Conducted environmental and technical studies, including ecological surveys and impact assessments. 🔹Delivered a comprehensive permitting package to navigate complex regulatory requirements. 🔹Supported infrastructure development for the Midwest Mega Commerce Center, driving regional economic growth. With construction starting this year, TRC is proud to advance energy innovation while prioritizing environmental stewardship and community engagement. 👉Learn more: https://okt.to/EMDfZy

India’s power sector isn’t just evolving it’s being redefined. Our latest insights uncover the megatrends powering the shift in India’s utility landscape from rising demand to grid modernization and renewable integration. Read the full blog: https://okt.to/jgPaTC

Six things quietly send utility capital budgets sideways. Most of them happen before a shovel ever hits the ground. The fix isn't more oversight, it's better connection. Between data, teams and the field conditions shaping every decision. Small shifts upstream. Major savings downstream. If you’re managing capital programs, this is worth a read Read the full blog: https://okt.to/Qj4MJK

Grid complexity is showing up everywhere at once. Data center demand is accelerating faster than interconnection timelines. Reliability standards are evolving to address new large load realities. And across the utility enterprise, disconnected systems and fragmented workflows are making it harder to operate at the speed modernization now requires. In this issue of Power the Shift, TRC experts examine: • Early grid studies and the realities of large load growth • AI-powered approaches to operational decision-making • What NERC’s latest large load findings mean for utilities • How connected field operations improve visibility and execution This edition looks at where grid complexity is hitting hardest and what utilities are doing to stay ahead of it. Subscribe to Power the Shift for more perspectives shaping the future of the grid.

Addressing the environmental and business risks of PFAS and other emerging contaminants is essential. At TRC, our multidisciplinary team of experts works at the forefront to address emerging contaminants, promoting scientific and technological excellence while advancing innovation to create new pathways for the world to thrive. Ready to meet the challenge? We are. Learn how TRC provides technical expertise, regulatory insight and proficiency to navigate and resolve risks related to PFAS: https://okt.to/PiaygD

⚡ TRC’s Power Academy: Learn from the Best ⚡ Our instructors don’t just teach the work, they live it. From commissioning systems to troubleshooting failures, they’ve operated in the realities of the grid. Ready to learn from those who’ve been there? Join TRC’s Power Academy today! https://okt.to/ySlY7d #TRCPowerAcademy #RealWorldExperience #GridExperts #LearnFromTheBest

Join TRC at the ASSP Safety26 Conference in Anaheim, California and connect with our experts focused on delivering integrated solutions across environmental, engineering and consulting services. Tanis Marquette CSP ISSP-SEP SMCP will present "Operationalizing Sustainability: Leveraging What We Already Do Best!" highlighting actionable strategies to align safety and sustainability initiatives to create value without increasing complexity. Visit our experienced safety experts Chris Andrews, ASP, CSP, CHMM and Chris Peppler at Booth #5379 to explore practical, results-driven approaches to safety compliance and performance improvement. 🔗Learn more at: https://okt.to/C3hMlI

Madison’s TRC journey started at a career fair while studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. Now, as a Substation Engineer, she loves bringing projects to life through 3D modeling. Her biggest lesson? Stay curious and keep asking questions. 💡 Outside of work, Madison stays adventurous with yoga, hiking and travel—this summer, she crossed Glacier National Park off her bucket list. 🏔️ She’s also part of SPIRIT, TRC’s one-year early career development program designed to help new employees start strong. 💬 How do you stay curious and adventurous in work or life?

TRC Companies, a member of WSP, ranked No. 17 on Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and No. 10 among the Top 100 Pure Designers — a testament to the talent, dedication and impact of our teams worldwide. We also achieved top rankings across critical sectors: ⚡ Power: No. 5 ♻️ Hazardous Waste: No. 8 🏭 Industrial Process/Oil & Gas: No. 17 We thank our clients and partners for the opportunity to drive meaningful impact together. 🔗https://okt.to/vEXoal