RLC Engineering

We’re thrilled to be back exhibiting at #DISTRIBUTECH25, the premier transmission and distribution event in the country, happening in Dallas, TX, from March 24-27, 2025! Visit us at Booth #5452 to meet our team and discover how RLC Engineering can help you tackle industry challenges, enhance grid reliability, and optimize your power systems. Meet Our Team Attending: ? Justin Dodd – Business Development Manager ? Brian Conroy – Power System Studies Manager ? John Joyce Jr. – PMO Manager ? Tad Kane – Senior Business Development Representative ? Craig Lakin – Principal Protection Engineer ? Dan Murphy – Senior Project Manager & Team Lead As industry leaders in power system studies, grid modernization, and renewable integration, we’re eager to connect with professionals shaping the future of electricity delivery, resiliency, advanced metering, and T&D system operations.

Michael Hanestad, PE, Senior Power System Engineer at RLC, recently presented a paper titled “National Grid Pilot of Phase-EQ Technology” at CIGRE Grid of the Future 2024. This collaboration between RLC Engineering, National Grid, and Switched Source demonstrates how innovative solutions are shaping the future of power systems. ? Key Highlights: ?? Switched Source’s Phase-EQ device dynamically mitigates power imbalances in three-phase distribution systems, reducing neutral currents and voltage imbalance. ?? Simulation and field results showed improved power quality, increased system capacity, and deferred infrastructure costs. ?? A Benefits-Cost Analysis (BCA) demonstrated payback periods of 5-6 years within the device’s anticipated 20-year lifespan, highlighting its cost-effectiveness as a solution. ? We look forward to continuing the conversation at CIGRE GOTF 2025!

Happy Engineers Week! At RLC Engineering, we celebrate the innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries who shape our world—one project at a time. To show our appreciation, we treated our incredible team to an ice cream social. It was an afternoon filled with sweet treats and great conversations among colleagues!

That’s a wrap on #REPlusNE in Boston! ?? We had a fantastic time connecting with industry professionals, catching up with clients in person, and strengthening relationships while discussing the latest advancements in the energy sector. Senior Business Development Representative Tad Kane, alongside Spencer Egan, Senior Power System Engineer, and Johnathan Malloy, Senior Civil Engineer, represented RLC Engineering and had insightful conversations about industry challenges, opportunities, and the evolving energy landscape. If we didn’t get a chance to connect at the event, feel free to reach out. Until next time!

RLC Engineering is uniquely positioned to support Solar Distributed Energy Resource (DER) projects through our extensive experience in VoltVAR witness testing, allowing seamless integration with utility grids. As utilities increasingly adopt VoltVAR technology for solar projects, RLC ensures each project meets the highest standards, empowering our clients to safely and efficiently connect their systems to the distribution network. Here’s how we lead the way: ? VoltVAR Expertise: Our team specializes in testing and verifying that VoltVAR inverter settings align with the impact or VoltVAR Optimization (VVO) study, ensuring stability and grid compliance. ? Comprehensive Testing: We guide projects through a rigorous witness testing process that includes safety briefings, installation evaluations, and relay testing, ensuring every detail is correct before interconnection. ? In-Service Checks: After verifying all critical steps, we monitor the project's performance online to confirm it doesn’t negatively impact local distribution line voltages, allowing the project to go live. RLC’s deep understanding of VoltVAR technology puts us ahead in helping utilities safely interconnect solar projects, enabling more clean energy to flow into the grid. Is your project VoltVAR-ready? Connect with RLC Engineering to ensure a smooth and successful interconnection.

We look forward to attending #REPlusNE at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center on February 12 – 13, 2025. Senior Business Development Representative Tad Kane will be representing our Business Development team, alongside Spencer Egan, Senior Power System Engineer, and Johnathan Malloy, Senior Civil Engineer, from our Engineering team. We look forward to engaging with industry professionals, discussing the latest in renewable energy, and exploring solutions that drive the industry forward. If you're attending, we hope to see you there!

We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to Andy Martin, who has joined the RLC team! Andy will be joining us as a Senior Project Manager in the PMO Department and will be based in the Bangor Office. He brings 40 years of experience in engineering, project management, environmental management and construction quality control. He has worked primarily in the paper industry and on the construction of federal government buildings. Welcome aboard, Andy! We're excited to have you as part of the RLC team!

We were honored to participate in EPRI's DER Integration Program (P174) webcast to present on Electromagnetic Transient (EMT) Analysis for distributed energy resource (DER) integration. Asa Sproul, PE, who is a Principal Power System Engineer and Distribution Planning Team Lead here at RLC Engineering, delivered a compelling presentation during the "The Role of EMT Analysis in DER Integration: Challenges, Approaches, and Insights" session. The session was a fantastic opportunity to share our experiences, challenges, and lessons learned in performing EMT studies to analyze the distribution system impacts of DERs. With over 200 engaged attendees, the presentation sparked valuable discussions on topics such as: ?? Identifying scenarios where EMT studies are necessary ?? Overcoming challenges in model development and securing vendor-specific DER models ?? Leveraging generic models to address gaps in OEM-provided data A big thank-you to EPRI and the DER Integration Program for inviting us to contribute to this vital conversation about the future of the grid. We look forward to continuing these discussions and exploring how EMT studies can further improve DER integration. Interested in learning more about everything RLC has to offer? Visit our website: https://rlc-eng.com/ #PowerSystems #DERIntegration #EMTAnalysis #RenewableEnergy #Utilities

Joshua Turner, Power System Engineer at RLC Engineering, will be joining a technical panel at the Grid Edge Technologies Conference and Exposition in San Diego! The panel, titled “Emerging Needs for Grid-Forming Inverter and EMT Analysis in DER-Rich Power Systems,” is scheduled for January 21, 2:15–3:15 PM PST. Josh will present RLC’s extensive experience performing EMT studies in PSCAD, offering insights into: ?? The general process for conducting EMT studies ?? Challenges encountered and lessons learned ?? RLC’s expertise in this critical area We’re excited for Josh to share RLC’s knowledge and contribute to the conversation shaping the future of distributed energy systems. Don’t miss this session! https://lnkd.in/gxUiGcdP

Lewiston Public Works turned to RLC Engineering to address challenges with their nearly 100-year-old lighting system. While not a typical project for us, our team’s diverse expertise allowed us to modernize over three miles of infrastructure, balance loads, and ensure system reliability. This project highlights our commitment to delivering innovative solutions for unique challenges. Contact us to see how our expertise can help you with your next project. https://lnkd.in/gSbmq45e