From End‑of‑Life to Enterprise Transformation: How ODEC Replaced Core MDM and Billing Systems

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC), a generation and transmission provider based in Richmond, Virginia, reached a critical point when vendor support for its meter data management and wholesale power billing systems was ending. Because these platforms were central to settlements, reporting, and daily operations, replacement was not a simple IT refresh. We took a structured, utility‑led approach to define requirements, assess risk, and build a roadmap for full system replacement that the business and executive leadership could support.

In this session, we share how we prepared for this transition—starting with analyzing end‑to‑end business processes, defining functional and technical requirements, and building internal alignment. We walk through how we structured the RFP, evaluated vendor and implementation options, selected the right partners, and navigated contract and statement‑of‑work negotiations. Attendees will gain a practical, real‑world perspective on replacing mission‑critical systems and lessons learned that can be applied to similar modernization efforts.