Grid Capacity Evaluation

A grid capacity evaluation can be used to determine if a site has enough capacity to support a proposed project. This evaluation entails analyzing existing, publicly available information to gauge if the current distribution grid can accommodate the anticipated load for the project and proposing potential grid improvements that may be required.

The earlier the better! The best time to call is when you are assessing multiple sites, performing feasibility studies, and completing funding assessments. Having this vital information early in the planning process will enable you to make well-informed financial decisions about how to proceed with the project.

During the evaluation, our team performs a desktop review of the existing distribution system. By comparing the loading projections from the proposed development to the capacity of the grid, LaBella provides an evaluation that not only assesses the current grid support but also identifies improvements that may be required.

We prepare a comprehensive report that contains a conceptual-level review and evaluation of distribution grid capacity. Drawing on our extensive experience consulting with utilities, we use publicly available data to provide insights into improvements that may be required and an opinion of probable cost for implementing them.