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Regulatory Agencies

Expert guidance for regulatory activities

Access a full spectrum of consulting services for rulemaking, enforcement, rate cases, and legal proceedings

Get the insights you need to meet every challenge

GDS’s experts support your regulatory needs with rigorous analysis and regulatory intelligence. 

Our team has the necessary engineering, economic and regulatory experience to provide you with robust representation in complex distribution, transmission, power generation and rate proceedings.

Fulfill your mission to the public with these SERVICES

Power Supply & Markets

Manage utility access and operations. Enforce rules regarding supply resources.

Transmission

Address every “open access” issue. Resolve conflicts surrounding utility access.

Distribution

Gather research and market data. Get expert assistance for regulatory proceedings.

Energy Use & Efficiency

Implement energy efficiency programs.

Rates & Regulatory

Bring in subject matter experts. Successfully navigate regulatory hearings.

Public service and utility commissions around the US partner with GDS

“Everyone at GDS has been extremely knowledgeable and most importantly, accessible.”

DIANA SMITH

Project Manager

Apply our 35+ years of expertise to all of these activities

Resolving “open access” issues

Bring in expert witnesses for litigation

Navigating legal proceedings

Obtaining subject matter experts

Addressing cybersecurity threats

Planning infrastructure assessments

Developing enforcement priorities

Regulatory accounting & ratemaking advisement

Access knowledge, data, and informed guidance

State energy regulators oversee an ever-evolving industry. The experts at GDS help regulatory agencies provision subject matter expertise in transmission planning, integrated resource plans, RTO/ISO market knowledge, regulatory accounting, cost-of-service, cost of capital, and other specialized areas. 

With reliable data and analysis combined with focused consulting from experienced energy engineers and regulatory experts, you can fulfill your mission to the public, maintain the resilience of regional energy markets, and ensure just and reasonable rates.

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