What We Do
Services
We deliver advisory and investment services covering the key verticals of Digital Infrastructure across the North American market
Power & Energy
We offer deep expertise across the power and energy ecosystem from utility engagement and grid connectivity, onsite generation infrastructure design and integration, power systems modeling, and end-to-end power infrastructure sourcing and deployment
Power & Energy
Grid Interconnections and Strategic Power Advisory
Our specialized advisory services have advised on over 55 GW of power infrastructure development across North America. We act as a strategic partner at the intersection of power generators and power users, working across the ecosystem to support and optimize power infrastructure development.
- Regional Grid Overview: Comprehensive commentary on electricity and gas grid infrastructure at aregional and site-specific level including estimated timelines to energization, regulatory environmentand co-generation/curtailment strategies.
- Availability and Reliability: Evaluation of infrastructure availability and reliability across ISOs andutilities.
- Grid Connection Points: Identification and assessment of grid connection points and review ofcapital expenditure and infrastructure requirements for grid extension.
- Application Process and Submission: Advisory services on the utility application process for bothdemand and generation, comprehensive reviews of received grid connection offers and submissionof applications and modeling.
- Connection Agreements: Facilitating bilateral, construction, code and modification agreements,including ongoing management of grid connection offers.
- Dynamic Load Modeling: Comprehensive modeling of time-varying electronic large loads for dynamics modeling and stability analysis at both initial interconnection stage and ongoing assessments.
- Point of Connection and Voltage Stack Positioning: Strategic placement of connection pointsand associated voltage levels.
Power & Energy
Onsite Power Infrastructure Design and Implementation
Beyond grid connections, we help clients design, procure and implement onsite powergeneration and distribution infrastructure that meets all technical, regulatory and operational requirements. Our services span from initial concept through to commissioning.
- Employer's Requirements: Developing detailed build specifications relevant to project outcomes and performance targets.
- Route Planning: Optimizing infrastructure routes to power delivery points.
- Contractor Management: Ongoing monitoring of contractors and detailed design reviews on behalfof clients and partners.
- Utility Coordination: Liaising with utility providers throughout design, delivery and commissioning phases.
- Project Monitoring and Oversight: Providing supervision throughout the construction and commissioning phases.
Power & Energy
On-Site Generation Strategy
Our team advises data center developers, investors, and power providers across the full strategy lifecycle for on-site power generation solutions, from early-stage site evaluation through technology selection, permitting pathway, grid integration and fuel supply structuring.
- Site and jurisdiction assessment: Evaluation of air quality designation, permitting pathway, and regulatory regime for candidate sites, including attainment vs. nonattainment classification, applicable NSR pathway (PSD/BACT vs. nonattainment LAER), offset market exposure, and state-level permitting posture across TCEQ, IDEM, and other jurisdictions.
- Technology selection and comparison: Structured comparison of generation technologies including combined-cycle gas turbines, simple-cycle peakers, reciprocating engines, solid oxide fuel cells, hydrogen systems, and nuclear / SMRs.
- NOx threshold and major source analysis: Facility-level modeling of projected NOx emissions by technology and operating scenario to determine whether a source crosses PSD or nonattainment NSR major source thresholds, informing technology selection and phasing strategies that optimize permitting burden.
- Fuel supply structuring: Assessment of gas supply reliability, curtailment exposure, and interstate vs. intrastate pipeline access for proposed generation sites, including identification of line extension, firm transport pathways, interruptible service constraints, and on-site fuel storage requirements for backup and bridge scenarios.
- Backup and bridge fuel sizing: Engineering analysis of on-site LNG, distillate, and dual-fuel storage requirements to bridge gas curtailment events, including climate-adjusted scenario modeling (freeze duration, curtailment frequency) and integration with primary fuel strategy.
- Utility engagement strategy: Advisory support for structuring power supply arrangements with utilities, including evaluation of utility-built dedicated generation models, ESA and large load tariff structures, and hybrid grid-plus-behind the meter configurations to optimize capital efficiency and time-to-power.
- Air permitting pathway advisory: Pre-application strategy for PSD and nonattainment NSR permitting, including BACT/LAER technology benchmarking, emissions modeling inputs, offset market assessment in nonattainment jurisdictions, and coordination with state environmental agencies to reduce permitting timeline and rework risk.
Power & Energy
Power Systems Modeling
Robust power systems modeling is the foundation of successful interconnection and infrastructure decisions. Our team delivers studies and simulation models in both PSSE and PSCADthat span the full project lifecycle, from early-stage interconnection filings through vendor-specific, as-built representations, for both data center loads and generation assets. Whether you're filing for grid interconnection, evaluating on-site infrastructure,proving grid code compliance,or integrating new generation, we provide the technical rigorthatutilities, ISOs, and equipment vendors expect.
- Data center load modeling: Steady-state and dynamic models supporting grid interconnection filings for large loads, including transient response, ride-through performance, and load ramp characteristics critical to utility and ISO/RTO studies.
- Synchronous generation modeling: Interconnection models for gas turbines, reciprocating engines, and small modular reactors (SMRs), including governor, excitation, and stability response characterization.
- Inverter-based resource modeling: Interconnection and integration studies for BESS, fuel cells, and other inverter-based resources, including grid-forming and grid-following control strategies.
- Vendor-specific, as-built modeling: Finalized interconnection models incorporating manufacturer-specific equipment data and validated dynamic representations for study and compliance purposes.
- Infrastructure selection and optimization: Comparative modeling and testing of candidate solutions, including BESS, UPS systems, and hybrid configurations, to identify the optimal architecture for reliability, performance, and cost.
- Dynamic and transient stability studies: System-level simulations evaluating fault response, voltage and frequency stability, and protection coordination across load and generation scenarios.
- Co-location and hybrid configurations: Integrated modeling of on-site generation paired with data center loads, supporting behind-the-meter, islanded, and grid-parallel operating strategies.
- Grid Code Compliance: Studies structured to satisfy applicable IEEE, IEC, NERC, and ISO/RTO requirements, reducing the risk of rework, study-cycle delays, and queue setbacks.
Power & Energy
Energy Pricing, Power Purchase Agreements and Renewable Solutions
We provide detailed expertise in energy pricing, taxes and levy bases, Power PurchaseAgreements (PPAs) and renewable energy solutions. We focus on delivering clear, practicalsolutions to optimize both financial and environmental outcomes.
- Non-commodity Pricing Reviews: Advising clients on the non-commodity components of anelectricity bill across multiple US states and jurisdictions.
- Private Wires: Assessment of private wire opportunities including regulatory compliance andtechnical considerations.
- Commercial Modeling: Detailed modeling to compare the benefits of PPAs versus self-generation,private wires and grid connections.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiating PPAs, including private wire and virtual, to secure optimal termsand financial stability.
- Grid-scale BESS: Implementing large scale battery systems for energy storage and gridstabilization services.
- Solar, Wind and Other Renewable Solutions: Offering ownership options or PPAs for solar, windand hydro energy projects.
Data Centers
We leverage our power and digital infrastructure expertise to optimize the development ecosystem for our data center clients across site selection, campus design, onsite power generation integration, power and MEP equipment optimization, OEM/EPC engagement, capital expenditure budgeting, and investor and community engagement.
Data Centers
Site Design and Optimization Services
We partner with clients to deliver tailored strategic advice across the full data center strategic design lifecycle, from initial site identification through to campus master planning and power infrastructure optimization.
- Site Selection: Site screening and initial diligence covering power and fiber infrastructure, regulatory and environmental conditions, permitting risk, and end-customer demand considerations
- Campus Master Planning: Detailed site planning across data center buildings and associated power and MEP infrastructure, balancing campus capacity and phasing flexibility against end-user requirements, environmental constraints, and community considerations.
- Site Power Technical Due Diligence: Review of power infrastructure requirements across both data center load and co-located generation — covering utility interconnection, substation capacity, and grid reliability for greenfield and retrofit projects.
- Onsite Power Generation Strategy: Evaluation of onsite generation options including technology diligence, partner engagement, fuel supply considerations, and grid integration strategy across the full range of onsite power solution.
- Conceptual MEP Design: High-level mechanical and electrical design scoping with technology diligence across systems, and assessment of associated community and regulatory implications.
- Optimization of PUE and WUE: Targeted strategies to improve Power Usage Effectiveness and Water Usage Effectiveness, balancing operational efficiency against capital cost and site-specific design conditions.
- Maximization of IT Yield: Layout and infrastructure design to maximize deployable IT capacity across single-building and multi-building campus configurations, accounting for power distribution, cooling topology, and phasing flexibility while maintaining appeal to broadest end user customer demand.
Data Centers
Site Technical Studies and Ongoing Strategic Advisory
We have deep expertise in a range of technical oversight services that provide operational reliability and efficiency for data centers developers and owners across the full project lifecycle.
- Employer's Requirements: Developing detailed technical specifications aligned to project outcomes, performance targets, and end-user requirements thereby providing a clear basis for procurement and contractor engagement
- Route Planning: Optimizing infrastructure routing for power delivery, fiber, and other critical utilities, balancing technical constraints with cost, permitting, and schedule considerations.
- Contractor Management: Ongoing contractor oversight and detailed design reviews on behalf of clients and capital partners, ensuring delivery alignment with technical specifications and project milestones.
- Utility Coordination: Active liaison with utility providers across design, permitting, delivery, and commissioning phases managing critical path dependencies and resolving infrastructure upgrade considerations.
- Project Monitoring and Oversight: Independent supervision throughout construction and commissioning, providing clients with objective progress reporting, risk identification, and technical assurance.
Data Centers
3D Visualization and Site Rendering
Our team produces 3D renderings that translate the scale, design intent, and community interaction of a data center development proposal into compelling, accessible renders that are used for capital raising, end user marketing and engaging with planning commissions and local communities.
- Investor-grade site renderings: Photorealistic 3D renders of proposed campus layouts, building massing, and infrastructure configurations designed for use in investment memoranda, pitch decks, and capital raising materials to convey the site scale, development phasing, and asset quality to capital partners and end-users.
- Phased development visualization: Sequential render sets illustrating campus build-out across development phases, enabling investors and tenants to visualize capacity progression from Phase 1 energization through full-campus build-out.
- Infrastructure and power systems visualization: Rendered representations of on-site generation assets, switchyards, cooling infrastructure, and utility interconnection points, providing technical stakeholders and equipment vendors with a coherent visual model of the proposed power and mechanical architecture.
- Community and stakeholder engagement assets: Context-sensitive renderings designed for planning board presentations, public hearings, and community outreach that emphasize landscaping, screening, setbacks, and architectural integration to address visual impact concerns and support zoning and permitting approvals.
- Regulatory and entitlement support: Visualization packages formatted to meet local planning and zoning submission requirements, including elevation drawings, streetscape perspectives, and materials boards that support conditional use permits, variance applications, and environmental review processes.
Telecommunications
We offer in-depth experience across global telecommunications infrastructure, covering terrestrial and subsea cable systems, Radio Access Network infrastructure platform development, and fiber studies covering metro and long-haul infrastructure access.
Telecommunications
Connectivity Services
With extensive experience in metro, long-haul and subsea cable system development, alongside advisory roles covering tens of thousands of kilometers of fiber projects, we specialize in enhancing your fiber strategies.
- Feasibility and Technical Due Diligence: We conduct optical fiber network reviews, ensuring thorough assessment of viability and potential risks.
- Market and Infrastructure Monetization: By evaluating market dynamics, we identify opportunities to monetize fiber infrastructure effectively, advising on optimal returns on investment.
- Consortium and Joint Build Projects: Supporting multi-party infrastructure development initiatives across North America.
- Radio Access Network Development: Infrastructure platform development for mobile and fixed wireless access networks.
Telecommunications
Fiber Network Advisory
Navigate strategic decisions through our comprehensive mapping, site selection advisory services and specialized network exchange solutions across North America.
- Mapping Expertise: We precisely map major data centers, Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) and cloud service providers across regions, providing critical insights into geographical advantages.
- Site Selection Advisory: Our advisory services guide optimal site selection, considering Round Trip Time (RTT), route diversity and Special Engineering Difficulties (SED).
- IXP Establishment: We facilitate the setup of IXPs to foster robust network connectivity and data exchange capabilities.
- Joint Development Initiatives: Collaborating on joint ventures to create innovative global network exchange platforms that amplify connectivity and operational efficiency.
Capital & Stakeholders
We seek to develop long term partnerships with digital infrastructure capital providers to identify and finance the digital world of the future. Our services include key technology and regulatory trend identification, new investment due diligence, capital formation for new technologies, partnership formations between technology innovators and users, and ongoing strategic technical engagement with investments. We also understand the importance of community education and engagement in the digital revolution, and through innovative programs and outreach seek to secure their buy-in.
Capital & Stakeholders
Market Intelligence and Investment Advisory Services
We provide market intelligence and investment advisory support to help clients identify opportunities, assess risk, and make informed decisions across competitive digital infrastructure markets.
- Market & Competitive Landscape Analysis: Structured analysis of market dynamics, key players, and competitive positioning — providing the strategic context needed to evaluate entry points, partnerships, and capital deployment decisions.
- Market & Technology Research: In-depth research into market trends, emerging digital infrastructure technologies, and evolving demand drivers — surfacing opportunities and flagging risks before they become consensus.
- Site & Power Equipment Due Diligence: Rigorous evaluation of site selection and associated power equipment choices, assessing technical fit, procurement risk, and long-term operational performance against project requirements.
- Technical & Commercial Due Diligence: Assessment of the technical feasibility and commercial viability of new digital infrastructure investments covering power infrastructure, MEP systems, contractual structure, and revenue assumptions.
- Budget & Business Plan Review: Review of project budgets and business plans to stress-test financial assumptions, identify gaps, and ensure strategic and operational alignment ahead of investment decisions.
Capital & Stakeholders
Stakeholder Engagement
We understand the importance of constructively engaging with all stakeholders in the digital infrastructure ecosystem and seek to ensure all parties have a comprehensive understanding of the risks and mitigants associated with any implementation.
- Electrical Grid Impact of Interconnection: Clear explanation of expected impacts on local grid infrastructure, including load growth implications, interconnection requirements, and potential effects on local electricity rates framed for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Site Aesthetics and Neighborhood Impact: Detailed 3D renderings and street-level visualizations demonstrating how proposed facilities integrate with the surrounding built environment and address community character concerns.
- Cooling Technology and Water Usage: Analysis of cooling technology options and associated water footprint, supported by technical studies addressing water discharge temperature, heat island concerns, and applicable environmental standards.
- Noise and Air Quality Mitigation: Assessment of onsite generation systems and associated noise and air emissions impacts, with mitigation strategies designed to meet regulatory thresholds and community expectations.
- Fire and Security Risk: Structured analysis of fire risk associated with onsite UPS and BESS systems, alongside security mitigation frameworks providing stakeholders with confidence in safety planning and emergency response preparedness.
- New Technology Education: Accessible educational materials covering onsite generation and advanced cooling technologies enabling regulators, community groups, and other stakeholders to understand the benefits, safeguards, and operational realities of proposed solutions.