Helping You Make Smart Decisions About Your Power System
Planning analyses and impact studies for investor owned utilities, merchant power plant developers, independent system operators and commercial/ industrial facilities.
The power industry is rapidly evolving as renewable energy generation and distributed energy resources revolutionize our energy systems. Shifting regulatory and system requirements are changing the utility landscape, adding new levels of complexity for system operators. Timely planning and thoughtful system assessments are critical to managing electrical utility infrastructure. Meeting the rising need for these studies requires expert resources you can rely on to work seamlessly with all stakeholders.
With an experienced professional staff, TRC helps clients make smarter decisions about their power systems. Our planning analyses and impact studies address complex issues related to electric delivery systems and the technical requirements of distribution providers, transmission owners, independent system operators and regional reliability councils.
TRC has performed more than 600 transmission and distribution planning studies across the United States to analyze the system interconnection impact of wind, solar, storage, combined-cycle gas, biomass fueled and hydro-electric generators.
Plan for System Expansions and Protect Reliability
Comprehensive power system studies are crucial to the longevity of your operations, and TRC has the hands-on knowledge necessary to complete in-depth analyses of the issues related to your electric delivery system.
Our work involves rigorously assessing your transmission and distribution systems so that the integration of new resources does not adversely affect system reliability and operations. With extensive experience across various operating areas nationwide, we can efficiently adapt processes and procedures to meet the unique objectives of each client.
Comprehensive Power System Study Solutions
We use state-of-the-art modeling techniques and software to give you a more comprehensive view of your system. We implement simulations using ASPEN, CYME, ETAP, Milsoft, MUST, PLEXOS, PROMOD, PSCAD, PSLF, PSS/E, SKM and Synergi for more dynamic results.
TRC offers a wide range of power system study services designed to help utilities, independent system operators (ISOs), regional transmission organizations (RTOs), and other stakeholders navigate the complexities of today’s evolving energy landscape. Our expert team delivers data-driven insights and reliable solutions to optimize system performance, enhance reliability, and ensure regulatory compliance. Whether you’re planning for new resource integration, addressing compliance requirements, or improving system operations, our studies provide the foundation for informed decision-making and successful outcomes. Services include:
- Power Flow Short Circuit, and Stability Studies
- Feasibility and System Impact Studies
- Hosting Capacity Analysis
- Distributed Generation Studies
- Time Series Analysis
- Distribution Planning Studies
- Reliability and Operational Studies
- Transmission and Distribution Expansion Studies
- Generator Interconnection Application Support
- ISO and RTO System Addition Compliance Studies
- Annual Transmission Planner (TP) NERC Compliance Studies for TPL-001
- 5 Year Mandatory NERC Compliance Studies
-EOP-005 (Blackstart/System Restoration), PRC-006 (UFLS), and PRC-010 (UVLS)
- CIP-014 Physical Security Load Flow Support – Requirements R1, R2, and R3
- BAL-005 – Certification of Reporting ACE inputs – Tie-Lines, Pseudo-Ties, and Dynamic Schedules
- FAC-008 Facility Ratings NERC Compliance Support
- Transmission Planner (TP) Internal Controls Program Support
- MOD Generator Modeling Support – MOD-025, MOD-026, and MOD-027
- VAR-001/VAR-002 – GSU Transformer Tap Setting Evaluation Studies
-Voltage Schedule Certification Studies - NERC Compliance Audit Readiness Support – QA/QC Document Reviews of RSAW and Accompanying NERC evidence
- Powerflow Model Management and Alignment – PSS/E and PSLF Models vs. EMS Models
-FAC-008 Reconciliation with TPL-001 R1 and TOP-010 R1 MVA Ratings -
Switching Studies
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Volt/VAR Analysis
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TOV and TRV Studies
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Reactive Compensation Analysis
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Thermal Capacity/Ampacity Studies
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Production Cost Modelling
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Model Development
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Steady State, Dynamic, and Short-Circuit Studies for all Voltage Levels
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Support for Power System Relaying, Conceptual Design and Operation
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Other studies as required
We use state-of-the-art software and modeling techniques to address steady state as well as transient and dynamic system simulations including PROMOD, PLEXOS, PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF, MUST, ASPEN, CYME, Synergi, MilSoft, SKM, ETAP, and others.
Capacity Expansion Planning
Discover data-driven approaches that help you expand your project portfolio.
System Optimization (Production Cost Modeling)
Determining the optimal dispatch and scheduling of generation resources is essential to meet electricity demand while minimizing costs.
Related Materials
NERC CIP-014 Compliance Support & Services (Physical Security)
NERC CIP-014 Compliance Support & Services (Physical Security) Published June 26, 2024
NERC Compliance Solutions for Registered Distribution Providers (DP)
Published June 26, 2024
FAC-008-5 (Facility Ratings)
Published June 26, 2024
CIP-014-3 (Physical Security) – Post Assessment Support
Published June 26, 2024
NERC O&P Compliance for Registered Transmission Operators
Published June 26, 2024
Power System Studies Practice Overview
Published May 29, 2024
NERC O&P Compliance for Registered Transmission Planners (TP)
Published July 3, 2024
NERC Compliance Support Services – Powerflow Model Management
Published July 8, 2024
Adapt to Evolving Power System Requirements- Contact TRC Today
Maximize your project efficiency with TRC’s power system studies solutions. We leverage deep knowledge of regulations, stakeholder interests and cutting-edge technology to deliver optimal results. Contact us today to discuss your project needs.
Sharing Our Perspectives
Our practitioners share their insights and perspectives on the trends and challenges shaping the market.
NERC Proposes Changes to Registration Criteria for Inverter Based Resources (IBRs)
April 19, 2024
NERC has submitted for FERC approval new compliance criteria for the registration of IBRs as part of continuing efforts to address reliability risks. It is critical for renewable energy developers, generation owners and transmission owners to understand the potential implications for interconnection studies and interconnection queues.
NERC Releases 2024-2026 Standards Development Plan
January 26, 2024
NERC has submitted its 2024-2026 Reliability Standards Development Plan to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), outlining its current priorities and future standard development plans to protect the reliability of the Bulk Power System over the next three years.
FERC Issues Order 2023 to Resolve Interconnection Process Issues
September 25, 2023
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Order 2023 to facilitate and improve the speed and reliability of adding new energy resources to the power system
Modeling Power System Hosting Capacity
March 31, 2023
As renewable energy development booms, and distributed energy resources (DERs) proliferate across the grid, the demand for a more efficient and timely interconnection process is at an all-time high. To meet regulatory deadlines and satisfy the needs of both developers and customers, utilities must tackle an increasingly complex array of system impact studies, analyses and reports, under ever shrinking timelines.