Consulting

 
 

Since 2000, CES has been involved in energy and sustainability analysis on behalf of a wide array of clients. Today CES offers a comprehensive array of energy and decarbonization consulting services that enable commercial, industrial, institutional, and public entities to effectively navigate the energy landscape.

CES’ 25+ years of experience advising clients on purchasing energy, navigating wholesale and retail energy markets, and evaluating new project opportunities gives us a unique perspective and approach to discrete consulting projects. Our long history working on behalf of a diverse client base across North America provides a wealth of experience that we can leverage when tackling unique projects.

CES provides customized consulting services tailored to specific client needs. Services include, but are not limited to:

 

  • Strategic Planning

    • Building & Campus Electrification Plans
    • Renewables Purchasing
    • Demand Management

  • Budget & Rate Forecasting

    • Develop customized energy budget forecasts to support strategic planning and cost control
    • Analyze market trends and historical usage data
    • Scenario modeling to evaluate procurement strategies
    • Prepare for budget cycles with reliable, data-driven energy cost projections

  • Translation & Intervention

    • Energy Legislation
    • Regulatory Proceedings
    • Utility Service Tariffs

  • Project Feasibility, RFP, and Contract Negotiation

    • Onsite Generation
    • Offsite Generation
    • Battery Storage
    • Thermal Storage
    • Geoexchange and heat pumps

  • State & Federal Incentives (Inflation Reduction Act, State Efficiency Programs)

    • Identification & Planning
    • Documentation
    • Application Support

  • Greenhouse Gas Analysis & Planning

    • Goal Setting
    • Strategy Development
    • Voluntary Claims & Corporate Standards (including Science Based Targets Initiative and RE100)
    • Municipal Ordinances

  • Asset Valuation & Owners Representation

    • Estimate the value of energy assets
    • Represent owners in deals, negotiations, or project planning
    • Use data and market trends to guide decisions
 

See How We've Helped Our Clients

 
 

UMASS Battery Storage

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Five College Consortium Climate Action Plan

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