Partnering with Utilities to Deliver Reliable, Data-Driven Grid Planning Solutions
Transmission and distribution planning studies are vital for building a reliable, resilient, and cost-effective power system in the energy transition.
They help utilities and grid operators determine where and when to expand or reinforce infrastructure to meet growing demand, integrate renewable and distributed energy resources, and maintain reliability under contingency conditions.
By analyzing power flows, voltages, and system stability, planners prevent overloads, optimize investments, and reduce congestion. These studies also ensure compliance with NERC, FERC, and ISO/RTO standards, support decarbonization and electrification goals, and identify non-wires alternatives such as storage and demand response—enabling a modern, flexible, and low-carbon grid
How Transmission and Distribution Planning Works
- Collect Data – Gather load forecasts, network configurations, and generation data to form the planning baseline.
- Develop Models – Build and validate system models to reflect existing and future grid conditions.
- Perform Analysis – Run power flow, short-circuit, and stability studies to evaluate system performance.
- Identify Violations – Detect overloads, voltage issues, or reliability risks across the network.
- Identify Solutions – Develop technical or non-wires alternatives to resolve system constraints.
- Propose Investment Vehicles – Assess project costs, benefits, and funding or regulatory pathways.
- Prioritize & Approve Projects – Rank and select projects based on reliability, cost, and policy alignment.
- Implement & Monitor – Execute projects, measure performance, and update
assumptions for the next cycle.