--- title: "Energy Software Development Company | Arbocode" description: "SCADA data ingestion, meter data management and outage management software for utilities, with integrations for Itron, Oracle Utilities and GIS." url: https://arbocode.com/industries/energy-utilities --- 1. [Home](https://arbocode.com/) 2. [Industries](https://arbocode.com/industries) 3. Energy & Utilities Industry # Energy & Utilities Software Development Telemetry, meter data and outage management software that carries SCADA protocols into a data layer your teams can query. [Get a free estimate](https://arbocode.com/get-a-quote) [Speak with an engineer](https://arbocode.com/contact) NDA on request · Free, no-obligation estimate · Reply within one business day NDA signed before we start Full IP ownership on payment Your repository from the first commit Live demo at the end of every sprint Built by senior engineers [How we work](https://arbocode.com/process) Utilities produce more operational data than nearly any other industry. It streams constantly from SCADA systems, smart meters and grid sensors, mostly in industrial protocols that were never meant to feed a web application directly. Much of the effort in utility software gets lost in the distance between what a SCADA historian stores and what a dispatcher or billing analyst can query in real time. We build telemetry ingestion from DNP3, Modbus and OPC-UA sources into a queryable data layer, meter data management systems that handle millions of interval reads without falling over, and outage management tools that tie detection to GIS-based crew dispatch instead of a manual phone tree. Every system we touch for a utility gets scoped against NERC CIP critical infrastructure protection requirements from the start, since retrofitting security segmentation into a system already touching grid operations is far more disruptive than designing for it up front. The problem ## The hard parts of energy & utilities software - ### SCADA and telemetry protocols are not web-native DNP3, Modbus and OPC-UA were built for industrial control systems, not HTTP APIs, so ingesting that data into a modern application requires protocol gateways and translation, not a simple REST call. - ### Meter data management runs at a different scale than typical business data Advanced metering infrastructure generates interval reads every fifteen minutes or less across an entire service territory, which produces data volumes that break a database schema designed for ordinary transactional records. - ### Outage response depends on GIS and dispatch working together Detecting an outage is only useful if it connects to the grid topology in a GIS system and routes to the right crew with the right equipment, not just a ticket in a generic queue. - ### NERC CIP sets hard security requirements for critical infrastructure Systems that touch grid operations fall under NERC CIP standards for access control, monitoring and incident response, which constrain architecture decisions well beyond typical application security practice. - ### Billing complexity goes beyond a flat rate per kilowatt-hour Time-of-use rates, net metering credits and demand charges each require different calculation logic, and getting one wrong on a bill generates a regulatory complaint, not just a support ticket. What we build ## Energy & Utilities systems we build - ### SCADA and telemetry data ingestion Protocol gateways that translate DNP3, Modbus and OPC-UA telemetry into a structured, queryable data layer, feeding dashboards and analytics without touching the control systems themselves. - ### Meter data management systems Interval read ingestion and validation at the scale advanced metering infrastructure produces, built to integrate with platforms like Itron rather than reinvent meter data storage from scratch. - ### Outage management and crew dispatch Outage detection tied to GIS grid topology, routing restoration work to crews based on location, equipment and current assignment rather than a generic support queue. - ### GIS-integrated asset management Asset condition and maintenance history tied to their physical location on the grid, integrated with Esri or your existing GIS platform. - ### Utility billing systems Billing logic that handles time-of-use rates, net metering credits and demand charges correctly, with an audit trail that can withstand a regulatory inquiry. ## Regulations and standards we design for - NERC CIP critical infrastructure protection standards for systems connected to grid operations. - FERC regulations governing wholesale energy market participation and reporting. - State public utility commission reporting requirements for outage and reliability metrics. - Environmental reporting obligations tied to emissions and generation data. ## Platforms we integrate with - DNP3, Modbus and OPC-UA protocol gateways - Itron and other AMI/meter data management platforms - Oracle Utilities applications - Esri GIS for grid topology and asset location - Outage management systems (OMS) ## Bringing SCADA and telemetry data into a modern data layer We build protocol gateways that read DNP3, Modbus or OPC-UA data from SCADA historians and grid sensors, translating it into a structured format that dashboards, analytics and alerting systems can query directly. The gateway sits between the control system and the data layer, never issuing write commands back into operational technology, keeping the boundary between IT and OT systems clear and auditable. ## Meter data management at millions-of-reads scale Advanced metering infrastructure across a mid-sized service territory can generate tens of millions of interval reads per day. We design the ingestion and storage layer around that volume from the start, with validation rules that catch missing or out-of-range reads before they reach billing, rather than discovering a meter malfunction after a customer disputes their bill. Services ## How we serve energy & utilities companies - [Custom Software DevelopmentWe build software around the processes your business already runs on, so operations no longer depend on spreadsheets, workarounds and tools never built for your workflow.](https://arbocode.com/services/custom-software-development) - [SaaS DevelopmentWe build multi-tenant SaaS products around tenant isolation, subscription billing and self-serve onboarding, architected to scale beyond your first cohort of customers.](https://arbocode.com/services/saas-development) - [AI DevelopmentWe build the AI itself, covering retrieval systems over your data, agents that act on it, and models tuned and evaluated against your own cases.](https://arbocode.com/services/ai-development) - [Cloud & DevOpsWe design cloud infrastructure as code, build CI/CD pipelines and prepare your team for incidents before they happen.](https://arbocode.com/services/cloud-devops) Solutions ## Energy & Utilities solutions we deliver - [Utility Field Service Management SoftwareCrew dispatch organized around grid topology, certification and permit-to-work sign-off in place of a generic technician calendar.](https://arbocode.com/industries/energy-utilities/field-service-management) - [BI & Reporting DashboardsReporting on a single data model in place of five spreadsheets, with dashboards that stay quick against years of history.](https://arbocode.com/solutions/bi-dashboards) - [System IntegrationConnecting the CRM, ERP, billing and internal systems you already run, so data moves between them with nobody copying it by hand.](https://arbocode.com/solutions/system-integration) - [Internal Tools & Admin DashboardsBack-office software where your team can look up, edit and act on production data safely, replacing the spreadsheet or the direct database query.](https://arbocode.com/solutions/internal-tools) Technology ## Technologies we typically use - [Python](https://arbocode.com/technologies/python) - [Go (Golang)](https://arbocode.com/technologies/golang) - [PostgreSQL](https://arbocode.com/technologies/postgresql) - [AWS](https://arbocode.com/technologies/aws) - [Kubernetes](https://arbocode.com/technologies/kubernetes) FAQ ## Energy & Utilities software FAQs Can you ingest SCADA data without connecting directly to our control systems? Yes. We build a one-way protocol gateway that reads telemetry from the SCADA historian into a separate data layer used for dashboards and analytics, without issuing write commands back into operational technology, keeping the IT/OT boundary intact. How does meter data management handle millions of interval reads per day? We design ingestion and storage around the actual read volume advanced metering infrastructure produces, with validation that flags missing or out-of-range reads before they reach billing rather than after a customer disputes a charge. Do outage management tools integrate with our existing GIS platform? Yes. We tie outage detection to grid topology in Esri or whichever GIS platform you already run, so restoration routes to the crew closest to the affected segment with the right equipment, instead of a generic dispatch queue. What does NERC CIP compliance mean for a custom software project? It sets requirements for access control, monitoring and incident response for any system connected to grid operations. We scope architecture (network segmentation, logging, authentication) against those requirements from the start rather than retrofitting them after a system is already live. Can utility billing software handle time-of-use rates and net metering together? Yes. We build billing logic to apply time-of-use rate schedules and net metering credits within the same bill calculation, with an audit trail on each line item so a rate dispute can be traced back to the exact calculation applied. Insights ## Further reading - [8 min readHow to Build an MVP and Skip the Wrong FeaturesA practical guide on how to build an MVP: scope the smallest viable version, validate demand, pick an engagement model, and avoid the usual mistakes.](https://arbocode.com/blog/how-to-build-an-mvp) - [7 min readWhat MVP Development CostsMVP development cost runs $15,000 to $60,000 for a single-workflow product, and $60,000-$150,000+ once billing or integrations come into play.](https://arbocode.com/blog/mvp-development-cost) - [6 min readHow Long It Takes to Build a SaaS ProductHow long does it take to build a SaaS product? A focused MVP takes about 3-5 months and a full multi-tenant platform 6-10 months. See the breakdown.](https://arbocode.com/blog/saas-development-timeline) ## Talk to us about your energy & utilities project Send a short description of the project. A senior engineer reads each request and answers with questions, next steps and an early budget range. 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