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Enhance Grid Capacity Planning and Transparency

Leverage interactive data visualization to develop smarter, future-ready energy grids that meet regulatory demands.

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The Case for Smarter Grid Planning

Map showing high volume of interconnection requests across the grid

High Volume of Interconnection Requests

Over 2,000 interconnection requests flood RTOs and ISOs each year, underscoring the critical need for advanced tools to streamline analysis and enhance transparency.

FERC Order 2023-A compliance heatmap example

Compliance Risks

Non-compliance with FERC mandates can result in steep penalties - ranging from thousands to millions of dollars - underscoring the importance of timely, precise regulatory adherence.

Legacy systems causing compliance workflow delays

Delays Due to Inadequate Systems

Outdated systems are holding utilities back - 70% report delays in compliance, emphasizing the necessity for robust, scalable technologies.

Public-facing POI heatmap promoting grid transparency

Transparency and Trust

Transparent capacity data is the cornerstone of trust, enabling collaboration with stakeholders like regulators, developers, and the public to drive effective grid management.

Trusted by utilities across the industry

Client logos: Hydro-Québec, Brookfield, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), Public Service of New Mexico (PNM), Southern Company, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), ISO New England, UniSource Energy Services (UES), Tucson Electric Power (TEP), New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), PowerSouth

  • Hydro-Québec
  • Brookfield
  • Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
  • Public Service of New Mexico (PNM)
  • Southern Company
  • Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
  • ISO New England
  • UniSource Energy Services (UES)
  • Tucson Electric Power (TEP)
  • New York Independent System Operator (NYISO)
  • PowerSouth

CartoVista's software and approach to our problem was by far the best that we saw as we conducted our research into how we would comply with FERC Order 2023.

Margaret Malloy
Margaret Malloy P.E.

Transmission Planning Supervisor, Southern Company

Transmission planning, FERC compliance, and POI analysis

Transmission planning map with load growth heatmaps and contextual data layers

Streamline Transmission Planning with Advanced Data Visualization

Our platform provides a comprehensive solution for transmission planners, engineers, and decision-makers. By combining cutting-edge data visualization tools with seamless data integration, we empower utilities to:

  • Visualize multi-year load growth trends with interactive heatmaps for winter and summer.
  • Conduct contingency analysis, identifying grid vulnerabilities with thematic maps that show loading changes for specific scenarios.
  • Overlay critical geographic data such as renewable project suitability, market data or land information to inform long-term planning.
FERC Order 2023 compliant heatmap with MW injection simulation

Simplify FERC Compliance with Interactive Heatmaps

Our FERC-compliant heatmaps take the complexity out of interconnection planning by:

  • Visualize interconnection capacity and constraints with clear, professional maps.
  • Enable quick simulation of MW injections to understand their impact on grid congestion and available capacity.
  • Provide actionable insights into queue overlays and grid conditions over time.
POI analysis table and heatmap in CartoVista

Simplify Point of Interconnection (POI) Analysis with Interactive Tools

Our POI Analysis Module combines advanced functionality with intuitive workflows, empowering utilities to:

  • Seamlessly import transfer analysis study and POI data from leading electrical engineering software, including PowerGEM, PSS/E, and PowerWorld.
  • Generate detailed heatmaps tailored for internal use in just minutes, ensuring actionable insights at your fingertips.
  • Overlay additional geographic and operational layers to provide a comprehensive view of system dynamics.
  • Manage injection points effortlessly and simulate before-and-after scenarios to identify constraints and impacts at the transmission line level.

Actionable Insights for FERC Order 2023-A Compliance

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