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Transmission Planning

Develop reliable and resilient transmission infrastructure and stay ahead of regulatory complexities

Apply rigorous intelligence and expertise to system upgrades and ensure reliable, secure power transmission

Meet the increasing demand for modern transmission systems

From new transmission interconnections and system upgrades to the business impact of grid expansion, intelligent transmission planning is essential to utilities’ long-term viability. GDS engineers and analysts bring deep expertise to transmission planning, ensuring that effective communication occurs with all RTO matters, stakeholder communication, and tariff issues.

Transmission service expertise includes:

Power flow analyses
Short circuit analyses
Transfer limit/AFC studies
New interconnection evaluations
Transmission planner program development
Transmission service requests and applications

Performing efficient upgrades while ensuring coordination among market participants, RTOs, and FERC is a tall order

Achieving those goals while balancing electricity across the grid requires experienced engineering and analytical talent. The GDS team collaborates with utilities to develop enhancements that are beneficial and essential to the reliability of transmission systems. The goal in every engagement is to ensure reliable, secure power transmission while minimizing initial costs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Provide reliable, secure power in an increasingly complex transmission landscape

Clear every regulatory hurdle

Secure all IT and OT systems

Avoid penalties for noncompliance

Get a seat at the table for RTO & regional transmission development

Plan for robust and modern transmission systems

Navigate all RTO and FERC open access transmission issues

Get the GUIDANCE YOU NEED to maximize reliability, affordability, and safety.