Advisory Services

Strategy + Business Architecture

The electric industry is undergoing a transformation driven by three decades of industry restructuring and the rapid advancement of energy and information technology. Success in this transition requires effective strategy, business models, and technology strategy. Newport Consulting provides advisory services to support strategy development and review, including:

  • Business Model Development

  • Business Architecture Blueprinting

  • Operational Impact Analysis

Technology Management

Development of effective technology adoption and risk management strategies is increasingly critical for the success of many utilities worldwide. Newport brings significant experience in directly managing over $2 billion of advanced technology decisions, as well as consulting with utilities, policymakers, and growth companies on technology strategy, development of management and decision-making processes, and governance frameworks. Newport leverages best-in-class techniques such as:

  • Systems Engineering Methodology

  • Technology Roadmap Methodology (TR)

  • Customer Focused Technology Planning (CFTP)

Business Case Development

We support electric utilities with expert T&D business case development that connects strategic planning to actionable investment decisions. Our team combines technical, economic, and regulatory expertise to evaluate grid modernization options, distributed energy resource integration, non-wires alternatives, and capital project prioritization. We support utilities in quantifying system and customer benefits, performing cost-effectiveness and risk analyses, aligning with regulatory expectations, and preparing compelling documentation for internal approval and regulatory filings—ensuring every investment advances reliability, resilience, and long-term value.

Regulatory Guidance

We assist state utility regulators in advancing distribution system modernization and DER utilization through expert facilitation, technical analysis, and policy design support. We bring current market intelligence, national examples, and state-specific policy context to help commissions translate emerging planning concepts into implementable frameworks and guidance.