Dashboards provide a visual presentation of key performance metrics and data to help organizations monitor progress, identify trends, and make more informed decisions. Dashboards collect and analyze data from various sources and present it in a unified and easy-to-understand interface. They allow users to drill down into more detailed reports and take corrective actions if needed. The document discusses how dashboards can be used by utility companies to monitor performance indicators, losses, loads, and costs to improve operations and planning.