master Planning

REA are experts in both the function of electric vehicles and their impacts on the electric grid.  We build comprehensive plans  for communities and utilities that balance the useful placement of charging infrastructure with the local and regional capabilities of the grid.

Transmission and Distribution Planning are core strengths of REA.  We utilize client preferred software to analyze future load growth, seasonal variations, and contingency scenarios.  We work with the client to develop capital infrastructure plans that meet future system needs.

The integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) is a challenge facing all utilities.  REA has experts that have written interconnection guidelines, performed interconnection analysis, and been the engineer of record on large projects.  We specialize in matching projects to system accessibility.

REA are experts in the collection of outage data and processing into industry recognized statistics.  We identify trends, causes, and worst performing circuits.  We develop appropriate mitigation programs to address the specific sources of interruption.

True peer benchmarking is challenging for electric utilities.  REA has stitched together multiple datasets that cover every utility in the United States.  There is no upfront data gathering lift for the utility and we can being immediately.  We source from federal filings so our data is comprehensive, vetted, and consistent.

Data analytics may be a new skillset for utility and municipal personnel.  We are able to work with clients through the data analysis process and build unique views that tell a story.  We want to cut through the confusion and provide analysis that allows our clients to act.

REA prides itself on our ability to identify and engage stakeholders on behalf of our clients.  We understand that the core of any successful program is giving those impacted a voice in the process.  We conduct interviews, surveys, and focus groups.

Energy Efficiency and Demand Reduction programs are a beneficial link between utilities and their customers.  REA leverages our collective experience to develop solutions and products that provide benefit to the customers and maximize value to the utility.

Non-Wires Alternatives (NWA) are the pinnacle of building the grid of the 21st Century.  REA is an early leader in NWA evaluations because our tested approach integrates utility system needs with the load and capability curves of customers and distributed generation options.