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By the 2010s, Beta’s reach was no longer defined by geography. The groundwork laid in earlier decades—the trust, technical expertise, and team cohesion—had positioned us to take on more diverse, more complex projects in more places than ever before. This decade saw us build in deserts, on mountains, in dense urban neighborhoods, and on the cutting edge of renewable technology.
The pace was fast. The expectations were high. And the team delivered.
The decade opened with projects that stretched both our capabilities and our imagination. In 2010, Beta delivered the Mountain View Project—a 49MW wind farm that proved we could handle large-scale renewable collection systems.
That same year, we energized the Agua Caliente collection system in Arizona, a 290MW solar farm that would become one of the largest in the world at the time.
In 2011, our adaptability was on full display. The Glorietta GIS Substation wasn’t just technically complex—it needed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding neighborhood. In the 2000s, we had hidden a GIS substation underground beneath a public park. Now, we disguised one inside a building designed to fit right in with its surroundings—a different challenge requiring the same problem-solving mindset.
That same year, we completed the Lugo Series Capacitor project, reinforcing our strength in highly technical transmission work.
By 2012, our growing presence in California reached a turning point with the Suncrest Substation—our first energized project for San Diego Gas & Electric. It marked the start of a long and productive relationship, culminating in the 2014 East County Substation project.
“The East County Project wasn’t just about building infrastructure,” said George Brashear, Executive Vice President. “It was about coordinating hundreds of moving parts, anticipating issues before they happened, and keeping the client confident that we could get it done.”
The decade also marked the end of an era. In 2016, after more than 25 years as President, Marvin Veuleman retired. “One of the most rewarding things was seeing how Beta continued to grow while adapting to industry change," said Veuleman. "From renewables to FACTS to battery storage, the team kept finding ways to meet customer needs—and do it at the highest standard."
In 2017, we energized the Glendale Battery Energy Storage System—our first BESS project—at a time when storage was just starting to take hold in the utility industry.
A year later, the Tanglewood Substation became our first energized Agile project, a Factory-Built Substation that showcased a different way to deliver speed, quality, and efficiency.
By the end of the decade, Beta’s work spanned technologies, terrains, and transmission challenges. We had built in conditions that tested engineering skill, project management discipline, and field grit. The result was more than a portfolio of impressive projects—it was a deep well of experience utilities could count on, no matter what the next challenge would be.
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September 24, 2025
Updated:
Originally Published:
By the 2010s, Beta’s reach was no longer defined by geography. The groundwork laid in earlier decades—the trust, technical expertise, and team cohesion—had positioned us to take on more diverse, more complex projects in more places than ever before. This decade saw us build in deserts, on mountains, in dense urban neighborhoods, and on the cutting edge of renewable technology.
The pace was fast. The expectations were high. And the team delivered.
The decade opened with projects that stretched both our capabilities and our imagination. In 2010, Beta delivered the Mountain View Project—a 49MW wind farm that proved we could handle large-scale renewable collection systems.
That same year, we energized the Agua Caliente collection system in Arizona, a 290MW solar farm that would become one of the largest in the world at the time.
In 2011, our adaptability was on full display. The Glorietta GIS Substation wasn’t just technically complex—it needed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding neighborhood. In the 2000s, we had hidden a GIS substation underground beneath a public park. Now, we disguised one inside a building designed to fit right in with its surroundings—a different challenge requiring the same problem-solving mindset.
That same year, we completed the Lugo Series Capacitor project, reinforcing our strength in highly technical transmission work.
By 2012, our growing presence in California reached a turning point with the Suncrest Substation—our first energized project for San Diego Gas & Electric. It marked the start of a long and productive relationship, culminating in the 2014 East County Substation project.
“The East County Project wasn’t just about building infrastructure,” said George Brashear, Executive Vice President. “It was about coordinating hundreds of moving parts, anticipating issues before they happened, and keeping the client confident that we could get it done.”
The decade also marked the end of an era. In 2016, after more than 25 years as President, Marvin Veuleman retired. “One of the most rewarding things was seeing how Beta continued to grow while adapting to industry change," said Veuleman. "From renewables to FACTS to battery storage, the team kept finding ways to meet customer needs—and do it at the highest standard."
In 2017, we energized the Glendale Battery Energy Storage System—our first BESS project—at a time when storage was just starting to take hold in the utility industry.
A year later, the Tanglewood Substation became our first energized Agile project, a Factory-Built Substation that showcased a different way to deliver speed, quality, and efficiency.
By the end of the decade, Beta’s work spanned technologies, terrains, and transmission challenges. We had built in conditions that tested engineering skill, project management discipline, and field grit. The result was more than a portfolio of impressive projects—it was a deep well of experience utilities could count on, no matter what the next challenge would be.
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