System Improvement — Technology Award

This award recognizes utilities that demonstrate innovation and application of technology and data to improve operations, enhance customer experience, enhance efficiency and public power objectives.

Eligibility

  • Project must have been completed prior to May 1, 2026, including any multi-year projects.
  • Only one project per Member may be submitted each year.
  • Project can only be submitted for an award one time.

Criteria

  • Projects or initiatives should demonstrate innovation and application of technology and data to improve operations, enhance customer experience, enhance efficiency and advance public power objectives.
  • Entries will be judged in six divisions based on your utility’s meter count:
    • Division 1: 0–999 meters
    • Division 2: 1,000–2,499 meters
    • Division 3: 2,500–4,999 meters
    • Division 4: 5,000–8,999 meters
    • Division 5: 9,000–14,999 meters
    • Division 6: 15,000+ meters

Nominations closed for 2026