GDS Associates, Inc.
Energy Consultants, Engineers, and Leaders
About the firm
GDS Associates, Inc. is a multi-service engineering and consulting practice focused on the energy industry. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, and established in 1986, GDS Associates, Inc. delivers customized solutions for electric cooperatives, municipalities, investor-owned utilities, state and regulatory agencies, energy developers, and attorneys. Service areas span power supply and transmission, distribution system engineering, energy efficiency, load forecasting, and regulatory, rates, and compliance advisory. GDS Associates, Inc. actively addresses contemporary grid challenges, including large load interconnections for data centers, FERC transmission rulings, and NERC inverter-based resource registration requirements.
- Established
- 1986
- Firm type
- Power & Utility Engineering
People
David BrianPresident
Kevin MaraExecutive Vice President
Jack MaddenSr. Vice President
Julie AyersChief Human Resources Officer
Patrick BrinVice President
Garrett ColeVice President
Chris DawsonVice President
Paul HuberChief Financial Officer
Kristin McAlpineVice President
Daniel PowersChief Development Officer
Capabilities
Power Supply & Transmission
Assists clients with supply portfolio development, transmission and generation investment planning, and RTO/ISO market management.
- Supply Portfolio Development & RTO/ISO Management
Establishes resilient resource portfolios and navigates complex regional transmission organization and independent system operator market operations.
- Transmission & Generation Investment Planning
Plans long-term investments in transmission systems and power generation resources.
- Large Load Interconnection
Manages interconnection requirements and risks for heavy computational loads, including data centers, AI training facilities, and cryptocurrency operations.
Distribution
Provides distribution system engineering, permitting, staking, team training, and litigation support.
- Distribution System Engineering & Permitting
Delivers core engineering design, staking, and environmental or utility permitting for distribution lines.
- Training and Certification
Trains and certifies utility teams to maintain operational proficiency and safety standards.
- Litigation Support & Expert Testimony
Provides specialized analysis and expert testimony in litigation involving distribution systems.
Energy Use & Efficiency
Deploys energy efficiency programs, load forecasting, and targeted energy engineering initiatives.
- Energy Efficiency Program Implementation
Designs and executes demand-side management programs to reduce system loads and help consumers lower energy consumption.
- Load Forecasting
Develops short- and long-term energy demand models to inform strategic infrastructure development.
- Energy Engineering Initiatives
Applies rigorous engineering analysis to technical sustainability and conservation projects.
Rates, Regulatory & Compliance
Implements retail and wholesale ratemaking strategies, long-term financial plans, and compliance support for regulatory standards.
- Retail & Wholesale Ratemaking
Structures retail and wholesale rate designs that support utility revenue requirements and remain competitive.
- Long-Term Financial Planning
Assists utilities with capital constraint planning and robust financial forecasting.
- Compliance & Regulatory Support
Navigates complex FERC orders, CIP standards, and NERC inverter-based resource registration requirements.
Industries
Electric Utilities · Power Transmission & Distribution · Renewable Energy · Water Supply · Wastewater · Data Centers
Projects
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