Transmission and distribution

Recognizing teams who apply technology in extraordinary ways to deliver measurable outcomes across transmission and distribution network systems.
YEAR IN INFRASTRUCTURE

2026 Transmission and distribution finalists

An aerial, top-down photograph of a steel lattice transmission tower in a desert environment, a finalist project by Arizona Public Service.

NV5 India

Utility infrastructure protection: Mapping risk across 17,600 miles of grid 
A 3D rendering of the Clean Energy Link North electrical substation at dusk, a finalist project by POWER Engineers.

APD Global

Clean Energy Link–North: Accelerating the renewable transition through AI‑enabled digital delivery  
3D rendering of a power plant site with beige buildings, transformers, and lattice transmission lines

Dar International For Engineering Consultancy

Nariyah 380kV substation: Integrated digital delivery of a high-voltage GIS SS  

Award category criteria

Show how your use of the technology delivered improved outcomes for the organizations involved and the communities served.
Demonstrate how your use of technology delivered measurable results in the planning, design, analysis, or operations of network systems.
Submissions should demonstrate use of Bentley applications, independently or combined with other software, across the project lifecycle. Eligible software includes OpenUtilities, Power Line Systems products, SPIDA, EasyPower, OpenComms, OpenTower, iTwin, ProjectWise, and MicroStation.
Show what made your approach stand out. Consider: difficult technical challenges, inventive solutions, and effective interoperability across Bentley applications or external enterprise systems.
Detail how your project improved performance: stronger project quality through more effective information and data management.
Provide quantified results: cost savings, time savings, resource optimization, and risk management.
Showcase impact on climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, energy savings, carbon reduction, improved resilience, quality of life, and mitigated risk.
Include high-quality visuals: images, screenshots, models, simulations, animations, charts, and diagrams. Provide quantitative data where applicable. Show how digital twins and AI advanced project delivery or asset performance.
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