Navigate an increasingly volatile energy environment
As energy markets become more competitive and pricing more volatile, strategic resource planning is more critical than ever. GDS consultants develop creative and flexible power supply strategies that result in long-term cost benefits, favorable agreements, and sound supply portfolios.
Strategic resource planning expertise includes:
Resource and purchased power feasibility analysis
Production cost modeling
Demand-side management
Resource optimization
Resource solicitation and evaluation
DEVELOP RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEDGING STRATEGIES
Immediate access to nationwide expertise helps formulate cost effective, proven and customized power supply strategies. Whether your utility is located in an organized market (e.g. ISO/RTO) or unstructured market, the GDS team gives you the ability to implement solutions that incorporate your specific objectives.
AGGRESSIVE POWER SUPPLY NEGOTIATIONS
Secure the favorable long-term power supply arrangements. GDS combines deep expertise in planning, operations, and regulation with compelling negotiating strategies.
EVALUATE ALL RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE UTILITY INDUSTRY.
With increased competition comes increased potential. The GDS team provides a variety of competitive analyses that help utilities take full advantage of new opportunities while avoiding potential pitfalls. Types of analysis include:
- RTO / ISO market modeling
- Transmission interconnection studies
- Fuel price supply analysis
- Competitor benchmarking studies
- Merger, acquisition, and valuation studies
- Feasibility of generation & transmission projects
- Power market risk & due diligence analysis
Diversify technologies and fuel sources
Develop effective long-term resource plans
Effectively manage power cost
Negotiate favorable power supply arrangements
