KN Utility Telecom Consulting is a US based utility telecommunications consulting firm specializing in helping utilities develop telecommunications strategies to support grid modernization.

Founder and Principal, Kathy Nelson, has helped utilities throughout North America define their telecommunications strategy including PLTE assessments, Total Cost of Ownership modeling, Business Case Analysis, Roadmaps and more.

A registered professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in telecommunications design, strategy, advocacy, and standards development, Kathy is a respected expert in her field.

Kathy is also a member of UTECH, a premier consulting consortium that brings together independent experts to provide strategic guidance for utilities. Through this collaboration, KN Utility Telecom Consulting is able to offer expanded capabilities from design and procurement to construction and implementation management.