Energy & Utilities

INDUSTRY

Powering Progress

Energy & Utilities

Shaping the Next Generation of Utilities

The energy and utility sector is experiencing a period of rapid change, driven by increasing electricity demand from data centers and AI, a strong push for grid modernization incorporating renewable energy and storage, strategic investments in broadband infrastructure to enhance grid management and communication, and the growing complexity of threats to critical infrastructure.
JLA is at the forefront of helping energy and utility clients address these challenges and capitalize on the resulting opportunities. We drive sustainable long-term success through our deep industry expertise and advanced data analytics capabilities. 

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Industry Trends
Shaping the future

The increasing demand for power, driven by industrial decarbonization, EVs, and data centers, presents a complex challenge for utilities. While tech giants invest in nuclear and become major PPA players, utilities face the need to maintain reliable baseload power. This will likely lead to a multi-pronged approach, balancing the potential extension of existing coal assets and development of new gas-fired capacity with the exploration of cleaner energy alternatives in areas of growing demand.
While the growing adoption of AI is driving increased electricity demand, energy and utilities companies will integrate AI strategically into their digital transformation efforts to drive efficiency and optimization. AI-driven solutions will enhance energy system performance, improve demand forecasting, facilitate better grid management, support predictive maintenance and efficient energy dispatch, and enhance customer engagement, enabling smarter, more sustainable operations.
With significant public and private investment flowing into fiber and data center deployments, utilities will continue to expand their fiber infrastructure to support both internal operations and customer-facing broadband services. To compete effectively against alternative technologies, new business models, and emerging players, utilities must adopt strategic expansion strategies, targeting specific geographies and upcoming data center projects, and incorporating AI to drive operational efficiencies and achieve broadband profitability.

JLA has a demonstrated history of providing strategic advisory services to clients in the energy and utility sector, enabling them to achieve sustainable growth objectives. We partner with clients on the development of effective BEAD grant strategies and the preparation of compelling grant applications, the prioritization of strategic geographic areas for network infrastructure expansion, the integration of AI solutions to enhance operational processes, and the incorporation of emerging technologies and Internet of Things (IoT) devices to streamline operational workflows.

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Broadband Expansion Strategy

We utilize Geospatial Network Analytics to strategically assess and recommend specific markets for expansion. This methodical approach incorporates multiple factors, including existing broadband availability, competitive intensity, and demographic analysis. By evaluating both adjacent and new geographical areas, we can identify prime markets for expansion and devise the most effective strategies for network design and construction, ensuring digital infrastructure supports future growth.

Grant Strategy and Support
We provide comprehensive support for state and federal grants, helping clients identify optimal geographies for bidding and develop a winning strategy. We also assist with state and local outreach, grant application writing, and program management to ensure compliance with all key requirements.
AI Strategy and Implementation 
For utilities embarking on their AI journey, developing an optimal strategy that aligns with the overall vision and capabilities is crucial. JLA assists in identifying the right approach, prioritizing critical use cases, quantifying their impact and benefits, developing proof of concepts, driving executive alignment, and integrating these solutions with existing systems and processes.
Data Engineering
Utilities often hold valuable proprietary data for training generative AI models but face challenges due to fragmented governance and inconsistent management across systems. We help clients overcome these obstacles by consolidating, standardizing, and cleansing data, and implementing a robust data architecture to unlock its full potential for AI initiatives and data analytics.
Digital Strategy 
We work with you to define a clear digital transformation strategy that aligns with your business objectives. Our roadmaps prioritize initiatives that drive operational efficiency and scalability, ensuring a smooth transition to digital maturity. We assess your current systems, identify digital opportunities, and develop actionable plans that position your organization for sustained growth.

Technology Roadmap and Pilots

We help you develop tailored technology roadmaps that align your IT architecture with your long-term business goals. By analyzing your current systems and future needs, we prioritize initiatives that optimize scalability, integration, and performance, ensuring your resources are strategically allocated for sustained growth and innovation. We also guide you through every stage of technology pilots—from planning and execution to evaluation and scaling helping you define objectives, select the right technology, and measure ROI for successful adoption.

Broadband Expansion Strategy

We utilize Geospatial Network Analytics to strategically assess and recommend specific markets for expansion. This methodical approach incorporates multiple factors, including existing broadband availability, competitive intensity, and demographic analysis. By evaluating both adjacent and new geographical areas, we can identify prime markets for expansion and devise the most effective strategies for network design and construction, ensuring digital infrastructure supports future growth.

Grant Strategy and Support
We provide comprehensive support for state and federal grants, helping clients identify optimal geographies for bidding and develop a winning strategy. We also assist with state and local outreach, grant application writing, and program management to ensure compliance with all key requirements.
AI Strategy and Implementation 
For utilities embarking on their AI journey, developing an optimal strategy that aligns with the overall vision and capabilities is crucial. JLA assists in identifying the right approach, prioritizing critical use cases, quantifying their impact and benefits, developing proof of concepts, driving executive alignment, and integrating these solutions with existing systems and processes.
Data Engineering
Utilities often hold valuable proprietary data for training generative AI models but face challenges due to fragmented governance and inconsistent management across systems. We help clients overcome these obstacles by consolidating, standardizing, and cleansing data, and implementing a robust data architecture to unlock its full potential for AI initiatives and data analytics.
Digital Strategy 
We work with you to define a clear digital transformation strategy that aligns with your business objectives. Our roadmaps prioritize initiatives that drive operational efficiency and scalability, ensuring a smooth transition to digital maturity. We assess your current systems, identify digital opportunities, and develop actionable plans that position your organization for sustained growth.

Technology Roadmap and Pilots

We help you develop tailored technology roadmaps that align your IT architecture with your long-term business goals. By analyzing your current systems and future needs, we prioritize initiatives that optimize scalability, integration, and performance, ensuring your resources are strategically allocated for sustained growth and innovation. We also guide you through every stage of technology pilots—from planning and execution to evaluation and scaling helping you define objectives, select the right technology, and measure ROI for successful adoption.

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