What we offer
Generation strategy and portfolio transformation
We partner with clients to assess generation portfolios, define transition strategies, and design investment road maps that balance decarbonization goals, reliability mandates, and financial performance. From fleet transition planning to renewable integration and market participation strategy, we enable smarter, future-ready portfolios.
Operational excellence and cost optimization
We improve performance across the generation value chain—boosting availability, capacity factors, and cost efficiency through process redesign, predictive maintenance, and performance benchmarking. Whether in combined-cycle gas, coal, or renewables, our clients achieve measurable gains in output, uptime, and ROI.
Asset management and life cycle planning
Aging assets and shifting load dynamics require a smarter approach to asset investment. We implement risk-based asset management frameworks, condition assessments, and life cycle optimization strategies to extend asset life and reduce unplanned outages.
Digital and analytics enablement
From AI-powered predictive maintenance to plant performance analytics, we help clients unlock insights from data to drive real-time decision-making and operational agility. We support SCADA modernization, digital twin development, control system upgrades, and fleetwide performance dashboards.
Generation project development and delivery
We support the planning and execution of new generation projects, including solar, wind, gas peakers, and storage. Our services span feasibility studies, permitting, stakeholder engagement, EPC strategy, and program management—ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
Decarbonization and clean energy transition
We help generation clients develop pathways to decarbonize assets through repowering, fuel switching, hydrogen integration, carbon capture feasibility, and retirement planning. Our clean energy transition modeling tools enable informed decisions around cost, grid impact, and emissions outcomes.
Regulatory, market, and commercial strategy
We guide clients through complex energy markets, capacity auctions, PPA structuring, and ISO/RTO participation. Our experts help navigate regulatory filings, compliance strategy, and evolving environmental standards to preserve margin and unlock value.
Why Kearney
- Fuel-agnostic expertise. From coal and gas to solar, wind, nuclear, and storage—we understand the full generation landscape and how to navigate it strategically.
- Operational know-how. We bring plant-level insight, fleet-wide benchmarking, and decades of practical experience optimizing generation performance.
- Energy transition leadership. We’ve helped generators achieve emissions reductions, pilot hydrogen blending, and secure renewable investment approvals.
- Technology-driven solutions. Our digital, automation, and analytics expertise translates into smarter operations and more resilient assets.