Advisory Services
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Problems We Work On
DER / Distributed Energy Integration
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Grid Hardening & Resilience
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Wholesale Power & Contract Strategy
[PLACEHOLDER — 2 sentences on navigating wholesale markets, MISO participation, contract renegotiation, and generation portfolio questions.]
Rate Design & Cost Recovery
[PLACEHOLDER — 2 sentences on rate structures that work for small systems facing load changes, DER adoption, and regulatory requirements.]
Federal Program Navigation
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Advisory Engagement
No hourly billing. No scope creep. Clear investment ranges tied to outcomes, not time.
Advisory Retainer
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- Recurring advisory calls
- Priority email access
- Quarterly strategy review
Strategic Advisory
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- Defined scope & timeline
- Decision framework delivery
- Board-ready materials
Priority Advisory
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- 48-hour response commitment
- Dedicated senior advisor
- Accelerated deliverables
Scope & Boundaries
What's Included
- ✓ [PLACEHOLDER — Strategic analysis and recommendation development]
- ✓ [PLACEHOLDER — Independent evaluation of vendor proposals]
- ✓ [PLACEHOLDER — Board and stakeholder communication support]
- ✓ [PLACEHOLDER — Federal program eligibility and application guidance]
What We Don't Do
- — Project management or construction oversight
- — Equipment procurement or vendor representation
- — General contracting or implementation management
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Our advisory work is strategic and independent. We do not manage projects, procure equipment, or act as a general contractor.
Who This Is For
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30 minutes. No obligation. We'll listen first.