Energy & Utilities
Technical Due Diligence
Energy companies and utilities acquiring smart grid technology, renewable platforms, or energy management systems need assessment that understands SCADA security, grid integration, and the energy transition.
Technology Assessment for Energy M&A
The energy sector is undergoing massive transformation. Renewable energy, smart grids, distributed energy resources, and energy storage are changing how power is generated, distributed, and consumed. Technology due diligence for energy acquisitions requires understanding both legacy utility systems and emerging cleantech platforms.
Energy Technology Experience
Energy Technology Focus Areas
We assess technology across the energy and utilities landscape:
Smart Grid & AMI
Advanced metering infrastructure, grid automation, and distribution management
Renewable Energy
Solar, wind, and battery storage monitoring, control, and optimization systems
Energy Management
EMS, demand response, load forecasting, and energy optimization platforms
SCADA & Control
Supervisory control systems, RTUs, and industrial control infrastructure
Customer Systems
CIS, billing, customer portals, and energy efficiency programs
Trading & Markets
Energy trading platforms, market systems, and settlement technology
Grid Cybersecurity Assessment
Energy infrastructure faces unique security requirements:
NERC CIP Compliance
- Critical asset identification
- Electronic security perimeters
- Personnel and training controls
- System security management
- Incident response and recovery
OT Security
- SCADA system security
- Network segmentation
- Remote access controls
- Patch management for OT
- Vendor access management
Renewable Energy Technology
For cleantech and renewable acquisitions:
- Asset Monitoring: SCADA and monitoring systems for renewable assets
- Performance Analytics: Generation forecasting and performance optimization
- Grid Integration: Interconnection and grid services capabilities
- Storage Systems: Battery management and energy storage optimization
- Virtual Power Plants: DER aggregation and grid services platforms
Legacy System Modernization
Many utilities run decades-old technology:
System Inventory
Legacy systems, age, and end-of-life status across the technology landscape
Modernization Costs
Investment required to update or replace aging infrastructure
Integration Complexity
Challenges connecting legacy OT with modern IT systems
Regulatory Considerations
Rate recovery and regulatory approval for technology investments
Energy Transition Readiness
We assess readiness for the energy transition:
- DER Integration: Ability to manage distributed energy resources
- EV Infrastructure: Electric vehicle charging management capabilities
- Grid Flexibility: Technology for managing variable renewable generation
- Customer Programs: Technology supporting demand response and efficiency
Navigate the Energy Transition
From legacy grid systems to renewable platforms, we provide the expertise your energy deal requires.