About Matt Besch

Matt handles marketing communications for the electric vertical at Sensus. When not debating the merits of Big XII football, you’ll find him chasing after a couple of precocious kids while training for his next marathon. Matt holds an M.Ed in Sports Administration from Wichita State University and undergraduate degrees in Public Relations and Print Journalism from Kansas State University.

Articles Written by Matt Besch

Smart Grid

Astounding Customer Engagement Begins with Metering

Do customers benefit from AMI? The answer is a resounding yes. However, often the benefits aren’t so readily seen.

Matt Besch

October 26, 2020

Smart Grid

Wildfire Mitigation Strategies for Utility Distribution Operators

For residents across the western United States, wildfires are a significant concern. The combination of high winds, dry foliage and a single spark can lead…

Matt Besch

October 1, 2020

Sensus Life

Reach is Dead, Long Live Reach!

In mid-March, when the COVID-19 pandemic was just starting to impact daily life across North America, the leadership behind the Xylem Reach user conference was…

Matt Besch

September 21, 2020

Smart Grid

Three Expectations that Could Undermine Your AMI Business Case

Setting realistic expectations is part of creating a viable Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) business case. Set them too high and you are doomed to disappoint. Set them too low and risk rejection.

Matt Besch

July 8, 2020

Smart Grid

A Smart Meter Wears Many Hats

I had one job and I failed. When my two children were toddlers, I fell into a very satisfying routine of visiting the Marbles Kids…

Matt Besch

May 28, 2020

Smart Grid

One Co-op’s Perspective on Addressing COVID-19

Recovering from a hurricane is easy. Ok, maybe not easy, but most utilities located near the coast are prepared. There’s usually a risk mitigation plan,…

Matt Besch

April 16, 2020