An Engineering, Procurement, and Construction + Management Firm
Loopback Systems operates as an EPC+M firm, a project delivery model that combines the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) turnkey approach with a Management (M)role. For Loopback, this means taking delivery responsibility for industrial communications solutions overlaid on private cellular networks while also providing the project management oversight that energy utilities need to move from requirements to a working system. Loopback specializes in developing and deploying these solutions using configured hardware and client-ownedor our proprietary software to support the secure and reliable transfer of SCADA and meter data between energy utilities and their assets, or the assets of Distributed Generators. We serve clients in the electric, natural gas, and steam energy sectors.
In practice, Loopback acts as a single delivery partner that also manages the work. Instead of coordinating separate designers, equipment vendors, software integrators, and field crews, the utility works with one team that owns the full solution. Our hardware and software systems simplify what used to take months of coordination, replacing it with clarity, consistency, and trust.
Trusted by leading US Utilities
DER Grid Contribution is Rising Rapidly
The accelerating adoption of DERs is transforming utilities from connecting a few generation sites per decade to managing hundreds annually. This scale challenges traditional high-cost, slow processes, demanding more agile and cost-effective solutions.
Resource Allocation Challenges
Utilities face pressure as growing DER sites must be managed with existing staff resources, stretching teams thin and delaying critical grid modernization efforts.
Increased Contribution from Solar
As DER provides a growing percentage of grid power, utilities face mounting challenges in monitoring and managing these to maintain grid stability and reliability.
Electric Utilities Face New Challenges
The surge in DERs is straining traditional utility systems, increasing costs, staffing requirements, and revealing inefficiencies in process.
Unfunded Workload
DER communication to the utility is required, but traditional methods with baseline staffing are used, diverting resources away from important projects.
Direct Connections to Site
Grid security requires secure, encrypted connections to each DER site to protect critical infrastructure and prevent unauthorized access.
Capital Expenditures on Non-Utility Assets
Utilities shoulder costs for hardware, field service visits, and maintenance of customer-owned DER sites without corresponding revenue streams, increasing OPEX and eroding operational margins.
Introducing the All-in-One DER Communication Solution: powerWatch
A turnkey approach that transforms how utilities connect, monitor, and manage distributed energy resources while minimizing internal resource demands.
Simplified Implementation
Hardware agnostic supporting Schweitzer Engineering Labs, GE MDS Orbit, Siemens Ruggedcom, Eaton, and others.
Nationwide Connectivity
One secure connection from the utility provides access to our private infrastructure across all major carriers.
Complete Lifecycle Management
Our initial pilot helps refine internal utility processes, then we scale to production with proven experience for smooth deployment.
Complete Process Ownership
Workflow management tracks both Loopback and utility internal steps, providing visibility throughout the DER integration process.
Proven Deployment Expertise
We orchestrate all technical components from VPN connections to firewall configurations and meter data integration. Complete, detailed implementation without disruption.
Let Us Empower You
Traditional utility systems are being pushed to their limits, leading to increased complexity and costs. Loopback Systems and powerWatch together offer a solution that transforms these challenges into opportunities for growth and efficiency.
DER Owns On-site Hardware
DER capitalises, carries maintenance and recurring costs with Loopback assistance.
Loopback Manages End-to-End
Process is executed by Loopback with enhanced operational efficiency that minimizes costs.
Utility Maintains
Control
Set standards, security, process and SLAs with direct monitoring access to DER data. No aggregation or middlemen.
How do Utilities Benefit?
Loopback Systems offers secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that empower utilities to effectively manage DERs and meet modern energy demands.
Now, utilities can enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve sustainability, benefiting both DER developers and end consumers.
Capital
Efficient
Utilities avoid spending capital on non-utility assets, as DER sites purchase directly from us.
Enhanced
Security
Security defined by utility and supported by Loopback Systems. Vulnerabilities patched and needs updated without DER involvement.
Staffing
Relief
Our scalable operations ensure that limited staff is not an issue, allowing utilities to handle the influx of DERs sufficiently.
Always-On
Compliance
Clear communication pathways meet regulatory requirements, reducing public utlility commission scrutiny.
Streamlined and Standardized
Utilities can standardize hardware, data, and security to ensure compliance across assets. Equipment is owned by DERs but managed by us.
Remote
Reliability
All maintenance, monitoring, and firmware updates are handled remotely. No utility involvement is required.
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