Engagements
Grid Modernization Proceedings
Wired Group has participated as a technical advisor and expert witness in grid modernization proceedings before state public utility commissions, providing analysis of utility grid investment plans, technology deployment proposals, and associated cost recovery requests. Our work helps regulators and consumer advocates identify investments that deliver value and flag those that do not.
Integrated Resource Plan Reviews
Integrated resource planning is the primary mechanism through which utilities chart their long-term generation and demand-side investment strategies. Wired Group reviews IRP filings on behalf of state commissions and consumer advocates, evaluating demand forecasts, resource portfolios, scenario analyses, and the treatment of distributed energy resources and demand-side alternatives.
Demand-Side Program Evaluations
Energy efficiency, demand response, and distributed generation programs represent significant ratepayer investments. Wired Group conducts independent evaluations of utility demand-side programs, assessing whether claimed savings and benefits are being realized and whether program designs are optimized for customer participation and cost-effectiveness.
Consumer Advocacy Support
State consumer advocates and utility commissions rely on Wired Group to level the information playing field in complex utility proceedings. We provide technical support, discovery assistance, and expert analysis that enables consumer advocates to participate effectively in proceedings where utilities have significant informational and resource advantages.