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By the time Beta entered the 2020s, experience had become second nature. The decades before had proven we could build almost anywhere—under parks, across deserts, inside neighborhoods. But this era marked something different. The focus shifted from proving we could deliver to scaling how we deliver.
Beta’s 50th year arrived in the middle of a decade defined by growth—in people, reach, and capability.
“It’s been fun over the last three years to watch Beta grow from a team of really smart, hardworking individuals into an organization that’s systems-minded,” said Brad Fontenot, President of Beta Engineering. “We’ve matured into a company that understands what it takes to operate at scale.”
Growth meant more than numbers. It meant bringing in talent from across the country—people who shared Beta’s grit and values—and equipping them with the systems to thrive. “The systems and processes we’ve built over the last several years empower teammates on the front lines to do their jobs better, help our clients better, and really work at scale,” Fontenot said.
As Beta expanded, it never lost sight of what set it apart. “People do business with people,” Brad added. “Our project teams and job sites care deeply about the person across the table—about bringing value to our customers in a way that’s meaningful and productive.”
The decade began with projects that stretched both capability and imagination. This Factory-Built Substation project in 2022 pushed Beta’s reach farther than ever before—a renewable build that marked our most distant U.S. project and proved that Beta’s systems could travel as far as the work demanded.
Battery energy storage also emerged as a defining theme. From projects like this 7.3MW/14.6MWh BESS project in the desert to large-scale installations, Beta applied decades of high-voltage expertise to help utilities strengthen grid resilience and reliability.
If the 2000s were about hiding a substation underground, and the 2010s were about blending a substation into a neighborhood—the 2020s were about working with the neighborhood.
At San Juan Capistrano, Beta partnered with San Diego Gas & Electric to deliver a GIS substation designed as much for the community as for the grid. The team listened to local feedback, minimized construction impacts, and followed through on every promise.
“This project exemplifies how you should work with a community,” said one SDGE representative. “We maintained reliability, reduced outages, and ended with a lot of really happy customers.”
It was the kind of project that reminded everyone why the work matters—reliable power, delivered responsibly, and built to last.
Closer to home, Beta energized its first Agile project in Louisiana—the Elizabeth and Perkins Substations in 2024—showcasing how factory-built substations could bring greater speed, safety, and efficiency to the field.
In 2025, Beta delivered the Wicked Substation for El Paso Electric—a technically demanding, fast-tracked project that embodied the company’s evolution.
“It had a very aggressive schedule,” shared one EPE team member. “Beta helped us accelerate by bringing additional resources—it felt like our team had grown.”
For Beta, the project reflected decades of lessons put into action—collaboration, adaptability, and clear communication translating directly into client trust.
“Being able to leverage 50 years of knowledge at a time when the industry really needs technical experience is a real advantage for Beta,” said Brad Fontenot. “We’ve transitioned from a hardworking, bootstrapped player to a mature company—one that can bring history, knowledge, and expertise to the market when it’s needed most.”
Now, as Beta celebrates 50 years, the company stands at the intersection of legacy and readiness—equipped not only with the experience to perform, but with the systems, people, and trust to build what’s next.
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October 28, 2025
Updated:
Originally Published:
By the time Beta entered the 2020s, experience had become second nature. The decades before had proven we could build almost anywhere—under parks, across deserts, inside neighborhoods. But this era marked something different. The focus shifted from proving we could deliver to scaling how we deliver.
Beta’s 50th year arrived in the middle of a decade defined by growth—in people, reach, and capability.
“It’s been fun over the last three years to watch Beta grow from a team of really smart, hardworking individuals into an organization that’s systems-minded,” said Brad Fontenot, President of Beta Engineering. “We’ve matured into a company that understands what it takes to operate at scale.”
Growth meant more than numbers. It meant bringing in talent from across the country—people who shared Beta’s grit and values—and equipping them with the systems to thrive. “The systems and processes we’ve built over the last several years empower teammates on the front lines to do their jobs better, help our clients better, and really work at scale,” Fontenot said.
As Beta expanded, it never lost sight of what set it apart. “People do business with people,” Brad added. “Our project teams and job sites care deeply about the person across the table—about bringing value to our customers in a way that’s meaningful and productive.”
The decade began with projects that stretched both capability and imagination. This Factory-Built Substation project in 2022 pushed Beta’s reach farther than ever before—a renewable build that marked our most distant U.S. project and proved that Beta’s systems could travel as far as the work demanded.
Battery energy storage also emerged as a defining theme. From projects like this 7.3MW/14.6MWh BESS project in the desert to large-scale installations, Beta applied decades of high-voltage expertise to help utilities strengthen grid resilience and reliability.
If the 2000s were about hiding a substation underground, and the 2010s were about blending a substation into a neighborhood—the 2020s were about working with the neighborhood.
At San Juan Capistrano, Beta partnered with San Diego Gas & Electric to deliver a GIS substation designed as much for the community as for the grid. The team listened to local feedback, minimized construction impacts, and followed through on every promise.
“This project exemplifies how you should work with a community,” said one SDGE representative. “We maintained reliability, reduced outages, and ended with a lot of really happy customers.”
It was the kind of project that reminded everyone why the work matters—reliable power, delivered responsibly, and built to last.
Closer to home, Beta energized its first Agile project in Louisiana—the Elizabeth and Perkins Substations in 2024—showcasing how factory-built substations could bring greater speed, safety, and efficiency to the field.
In 2025, Beta delivered the Wicked Substation for El Paso Electric—a technically demanding, fast-tracked project that embodied the company’s evolution.
“It had a very aggressive schedule,” shared one EPE team member. “Beta helped us accelerate by bringing additional resources—it felt like our team had grown.”
For Beta, the project reflected decades of lessons put into action—collaboration, adaptability, and clear communication translating directly into client trust.
“Being able to leverage 50 years of knowledge at a time when the industry really needs technical experience is a real advantage for Beta,” said Brad Fontenot. “We’ve transitioned from a hardworking, bootstrapped player to a mature company—one that can bring history, knowledge, and expertise to the market when it’s needed most.”
Now, as Beta celebrates 50 years, the company stands at the intersection of legacy and readiness—equipped not only with the experience to perform, but with the systems, people, and trust to build what’s next.
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