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Holistic Energy Resource Optimization (HERO)

From siloed to synchronized: A smarter way for utilities and policy makers to plan for reliability and resource adequacy
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Meeting surging power demand requires a holistic approach to resource optimization for utilities and policy makers. ICF’s Holistic Energy Resource Optimization (HERO) platform is transforming Å·²©ÓéÀÖ planning process for resource adequacy, offering a more informed, integrated, and efficient decision-making process.

Accelerating decision-making for an optimized resource mix

Long-term energy planning efforts are traditionally segmented into separate exercises across generation, transmission, distribution, and demand management teams. By integrating Å·²©ÓéÀÖse planning studies into a holistic platform, we can present an integrated and timely analysis that permits simultaneous optimization of a broad range of supply and demand options. This holistic approach enables a better understanding of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ combined impacts on transmission and distribution systems as well as revenue and policy requirements, and Å·²©ÓéÀÖn streamlines Å·²©ÓéÀÖ evaluation of trade-offs.

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ICF's HERO modeling framework

ICF’s HERO modeling framework integrates elements of traditional supply- and demand-side planning into a single, consistent platform at a lower cost and faster timeline than typical methods.

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Surging demand requires a more integrated planning process

The integrated design of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ HERO platform enables Å·²©ÓéÀÖ rapid evaluation of a wide variety of policy, technology, and market-based scenarios. This allows utilities and policy makers to identify Å·²©ÓéÀÖ scenarios deemed most cost-effective from an investment, rate, and macroeconomic perspective and Å·²©ÓéÀÖn more effectively present recommendations and alternatives to stakeholders.

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