May 26, 2026 - Overland Park, Kansas - Beta Engineering's work in Gas-Insulated Substations (GIS) has earned international recognition for innovation and problem solving.

The Hickory GIS Substation was featured as the cover story of T&D World’s May issue. This is a major industry recognition highlighting the research, planning, collaboration and work behind this project. The 138/13.2kV facility doubles power capacity for North Dallas suburb Denton, TX, while blending seamlessly into the area with an architectural façade inspired by Denton’s historic downtown.

"The Denton GIS substation project showcases community engagement, advanced engineering, and sustainable practices, setting a new standard for urban utility infrastructure in growing cities," says Mark Zimmerer of Denton Municipal Electric.

Read the full story at www.tdworld.com.