Planning and Resource

Interconnection Study

Objective

Modernize interconnection management to address rising complexity and regulatory demands.

• Utilities facing unprecedented growth in interconnection requests, from inverter-based resources (IBRs), data centers, and electrification.
• Manual processes cannot keep pace with demand, leading to study backlogs, delays, and challenges with queue management, coordination, and compliance with FERC Order 2023.

Approach

Partnered with the client to implement our interconnection tool as part of broader process improvements.

• Assessed interconnection study processes and pain points.
• Configured and deployed for queue management, study clustering, and model validation.
• Integrated with the planning workflows for alignment grid and regulatory requirements.
• Provided consulting and support to drive adoption and scalability.

Results

Key takeaways include:

• Streamlined study management, reducing backlog.
• Greater queue transparency and stakeholders’ coordination.
• Studies aligned with IRP, TPP, and transmission planning requirements.
• Faster approvals and fewer delays via automated validation.
• Improved regulatory compliance with FERC Order 2023.
• Scalable framework for future IBR growth.

• Centralizes application management.
• Reduces errors through smart validation.
• Enables real-time collaboration.
• Helps improve oversight and Ferc compliance.
• Supports custom business rules.