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Elevate Energy Consulting

Guiding the electricity sector through the clean energy transition

Elevate Energy Consulting helps utilities, developers, operators, regulators and industry partners solve complex grid, compliance, interconnection and planning challenges

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ELECTRICITY SECTOR CONSULTING

Guiding the electricity sector through the clean energy transition

Elevate Energy Consulting helps utilities, developers, operators, regulators and industry partners solve complex grid, compliance, interconnection and planning challenges.

Integration

Support for renewable generation, storage, DERs and large load growth as the grid evolves.

Planning & Forecasting

Technical modeling, studies and scenario analysis to support reliable grid planning.

Compliance & Guidance

Practical NERC/FERC support, regulatory change and industry coordination.

ELECTRICITY SECTOR CONSULTING

Guiding the electricity sector through the clean energy transition

Elevate Energy Consulting helps utilities, developers, operators, regulators and industry partners solve complex grid, compliance, interconnection and planning challenges.

Integration

Support for renewable generation, storage, DERs and large load growth as the grid evolves.

Planning & Forecasting

Technical modeling, studies and scenario analysis to support reliable grid planning.

Compliance & Guidance

Practical NERC/FERC support, regulatory change and industry coordination.

ELECTRICITY SECTOR CONSULTING

Guiding the electricity sector through the clean energy transition

Elevate Energy Consulting helps utilities, developers, operators, regulators and industry partners solve complex grid, compliance, interconnection and planning challenges.

Specialist expertise for a rapidly changing grid

WHO WE ARE

Elevate Energy Consulting supports clients across the electricity ecosystem with deep technical, regulatory and operational expertise. From advanced power system modeling and interconnection support to NERC/FERC compliance and industry coordination, our team helps organizations move through complexity with clarity.

Trusted Advisors

Long-term partnerships built on clarity, objectivity and practical outcomes

Technical Excellence

Rigorous analysis, proven methods and deep power systems expertise

Real-World Impact

Solutions that reduce risk, support reliability and help move the energy transition forward

Integrated services across the energy value chain

Regulatory Compliance | Elevate Energy

Regulatory Compliance

Support for compliance program development, audit readiness, corrective actions and stakeholder engagement across NERC/FERC requirements

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NERC compliance technical evaluations

NERC compliance technical evaluations

Technical assessments, gap remediation and engineering support for NERC operations and planning standards

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Engineering Evaluations & Services | Elevate

Engineering evaluations & services

Engineering studies and technical evaluations for protection, short-circuit modeling, facility requirements and disturbance monitoring

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IBR modelling, studies and interconnection​ | Elevate

IBR modeling, studies & interconnection

Model development, validation, grid-code compliance and interconnection support for inverter-based resources

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Transmission planning & reliability studies | Elevate

Transmission planning & reliability studies

Transmission planning, interconnection studies and advanced dynamic analysis for reliable grid expansion and operation

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Large Load Modeling, Studies & Interconnection | Elevate

Large load modeling, studies & interconnection

Modeling, studies and interconnection support for data centers, AI loads and other large electronic loads

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Industry Engagement | Elevate

Industry engagement, leadership & coordination

Support for FERC filings, NERC and ISO/RTO engagement, standards development and workforce education

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Technical Management & Strategic Consulting​ | Elevate

Technical management & strategic consulting​

Technical project management, stakeholder engagement and strategic consulting for operational improvement and grid transformation

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Research and Development | Elevate

Research & development

Collaborative research and applied technology support for grid-forming inverters, interconnection and emerging grid solutions

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who we work with

Partnering across the electricity ecosystem

Elevate works with organizations across the electricity ecosystem to navigate complexity, reduce risk and support the clean energy transition

Project Developers & Generator Owner/Operators

Utilities, Grid Planners & Operators

Regulators & Policymakers

Data Centers & Industrial Facilities

Research Institutions

Industry Trade Forums

Trusted by organizations across the electricity sector
OUR TEAM

Technical experts for complex grid challenges.

Elevate brings together engineers, compliance specialists, researchers and industry professionals with experience across utilities, NERC, renewable development, power system studies, regulatory proceedings and emerging grid technologies.

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Ryan Quint
Ryan Quint
PhD, PE
Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Leads Elevate’s strategic direction across grid reliability, emerging technologies and clean energy transition challenges.

Kyle Thomas
Kyle Thomas
PE
Chief Operating Officer & Vice President, Engineering & Compliance Services

Leads engineering and compliance services, with expertise across NERC/FERC compliance, transmission planning and technical advisory.

Kasun Samarasekera
Kasun Samarasekera
Director of Power System Studies & Modeling

Specialist in power system studies, IBR modeling, simulation tools and renewable energy interconnection processes.

Cristina Conway
Cristina Conway
Director of Business Operations

Leads business operations with a focus on scalable systems, operational excellence and strategic business growth.

Elizabeth Ryan
Elizabeth Ryan
PhD
Director of Special Projects

Leads special projects with experience across energy transition strategy, stakeholder engagement and complex project delivery.

Megan Zeeb
Megan Zeeb
Director of Commercial Operations

Commercial operations manager supporting efficiency, collaboration and scalable systems across Elevate’s business operations.

Hayley Quint
Hayley Quint
Chief of Staff

Supports business operations, systems and processes that help Elevate’s technical team stay focused on client work.

Goodarz Ghanavati

Goodarz Ghanavati

PhD, PE

Manager, Special Studies
Sirisha Tanneeru

Sirisha Tanneeru

Manager, Transmission Planning
Sing Tay

Sing Tay

Manager, Regulatory Compliance
Jiecheng "Jeff" Zhao

Jiecheng "Jeff" Zhao

PhD, PE

Manager, Engineering
OUR TEAM

Technical experts for complex grid challenges.

Elevate brings together engineers, compliance specialists, researchers and industry professionals with experience across utilities, NERC, renewable development, power system studies, regulatory proceedings and emerging grid technologies.

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FEATURED REPORTS

Expert insights for a changing grid

Interconnection Processes for Large Loads: Current Practices and Recommendations
Technical Report
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2026

Interconnection Processes for Large Loads: Current Practices and Recommendations

Recommendations for a more harmonized, efficient large load interconnection process

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Practical Guidance and Considerations for Large Load Interconnections
Guidance
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2025

Practical Guidance and Considerations for Large Load Interconnections

Guidance for processing, studying and assessing large load interconnection requests

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Grid-Forming Battery Energy Storage Systems
Executive Brief
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2025

Grid-Forming Battery Energy Storage Systems

A briefing on grid-forming battery storage and its role in reliability, resilience and the clean energy transition

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Transmission Reliability Impacts of Retiring Conventional Generation
Executive Brief
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2025

Transmission Reliability Impacts of Retiring Conventional Generation

An executive brief on reliability risks associated with retiring synchronous generation

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From regulatory updates to emerging technologies, Elevate’s resources help you stay informed and prepared.

From regulatory updates to emerging technologies, Elevate’s resources help you stay informed and prepared.

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