March 8-11, 2026
OATI is the most trusted name in energy for G&Ts and co-ops for a reason— we provide the dynamic and reliable tools that enable the smart grid of the future. From DERMS to microgrids, OATI is taking cooperative utilities Into the Future.
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Why visit OATI at
TechAdvantage 2026?
At OATI, we’re unlocking dynamic utility operations and resilience. At TechAdvantage 2026, we’ll showcase how DERMS and advanced asset controls can transform operations at G&Ts and co-ops.
DERMS
The industry’s most deployed platform for managing distributed energy resources – from meters to markets.
DER & Microgrid Controls
Advanced controls for resilience and flexibility, from microgrids to batteries to data centres.
The most deployed DERMS by G&Ts and cooperative utilities.
11
Generation & transmission cooperatives
220+
Distribution cooperatives
Breakout Session: G&T and member cooperatives DERMS energy ecosystem project case study
March 9, 2026 | 11:15-12:15 AM |
This session will explore key challenges and initiatives driving the implementation of a new DERMS platform with a multi-tenant architecture to be utilized by both Tri-State and its 40 distribution members. Tri-State will discuss the various Demand Response (DR) and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) programs it has implemented to date and the benefits & drivers of those programs. Attendees will gain insights from the program, including challenges and key results and learnings. This presentation offers a first-hand perspective on the opportunities and complexities of implementing various DR/DER programs at a G&T in collaboration with its distribution members.
Learning Objectives:
- Find and monetize DR/DERS and create a vertically coordinated system
- Optimization of the Cooperative Energy Ecosystem in coordination with G&T membership
- Build a bridge from the demand side
Speakers:
Matt Fitzgibbon, VP Planning and Analytics, Tri-State Generation and Transmission
John Kish, Senior Sales Engineer, OATI
Jennifer Prokop, Demand Response Manager, Tri-State Generation and Transmission
Know before you go
Maximizing Battery Investments at Grid Scale
Modern grid orchestration can unlock the full potential of utility-scale batteries and support a more resilient, flexible and economically optimized grid.
DERMS that works
Unlike “turnkey” systems that falter under complexity, OATI DERMS was designed to meet the unique demands of G&Ts and co-ops.
Trusted by G&Ts and cooperative utilities
TVA’s DERMS journey
In TVA’s service region, a new wave of growth in the C&I sector has disrupted the traditionally flat load growth, which could now be a relic of the past. As TVA’s portfolio continued to grow, the utility needed more scalability and automation in its solutions, which led to TVA selecting OATI in 2019 for its transition to DERMS.
TVA transitioned from an in-house DRMS to OATI DERMS to unlock the dynamic automation required by one of the nation’s largest demand response portfolios. With massive C&I growth in the region, TVA is collaborating with giants like Google and Amazon to optimize demand and drive innovation.
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