Enjoy expert consulting for a wide range of regulatory matters
Factors like FERC and NERC requirements, RTO/ISO market policies, federal and state legislation, regulations,, and commodity volatility have made regulatory strategies essential for utilities. At GDS, our team provides unrivaled guidance and litigation support around a wide range of regulatory issues.
Resource planning expertise includes:
FERC & NERC compliance
Open access transmission issues
RTO/ISO Market Policy
Expert testimony
Cost of capital analyses
Formulary rate contract support
Wholesale power supply agreement support
Power plant and transmission line regulatory certification
Prudency review of power plant management & fuel procurement
Industry restructuring & deregulation
Retail & wholesale rate cases
Secure top technical support to match your needs
Link with GDS to navigate power market disputes, transmission planning, and rate disagreements. Our expert team provides market policy advising and assists with the management of energy contract risk.
Harness regulatory and engineering expertise for a variety of litigation situations
GDS experts provide critical witness testimony in regulatory and court disputes that range from electric contract and condemnation cases to retail and wholesale rate cases.
Full spectrum NERC & FERC compliance services
GDS provides full-service wide-ranging NERC consulting services. Whether you need assistance with assessment, establishment, or long-term program management, GDS has a solution for your needs. We are experienced in all regions and functional entities from distribution providers in the Southeast to transmission operators in the Pacific Northwest. GDS has a proven record of offering successful NERC services from the beginning of NERC enforcement.
FERC compliance and FERC audit support services, including OASIS, OATT and compliance with FERC orders and rules
Non-compliance with FERC rules, including NERC Reliability Standards, can result in major financial risk including penalties of up to $1 million per day. GDS can help you mitigate that risk and make informed businesses decisions based on relevant reliability standards and requirements.
FERC compliance assessments & FERC audit preparation
NERC compliance program development and management
Focused technical litigation support
Bulk electric system usage evaluation
FERC order and rule reviews
NERC registration and certification assistance
