KINU ENERGY SERVICES

We offer comprehensive services designed to help energy providers, producers and developers successfully navigate the complex world of regulatory and compliance requirements. can streamline your projects, ensure transparency and achieve operational excellence.

The energy industry is constantly evolving and we’re dedicated to staying ahead of the curve, providing you with the expertise and insights you need to thrive in a dynamic and evolving regulatory and compliance landscape.

Our commitment to excellence, in-depth industry knowledge and unwavering dedication to your success set us apart as your trusted partner in regulatory and compliance consulting.

Join us in ensuring a safe, reliable, and affordable grid for a sustainable energy future. Contact us today to learn how we can support your regulatory and compliance needs.

REGULATORY PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Our Regulatory Project Management services are designed to guide your projects from inception to completion with precision and efficiency. We offer:

  • RFP/RFQ Support: We help you identify the scope of your project and revenue to ensure viability.

  • Regulatory Application Execution and Support: We manage the complex task of regulatory applications and provide full support throughout.

  • Stakeholder Engagement Strategy: Mitigating stakeholder concerns is crucial, and we develop strategies to address them.

  • Subject Matter Expertise: We identify and engage key experts and consultants required for your project's success.

  • Regulatory Proceeding and Hearing Support: Our experts assist you in navigating regulatory proceedings.

  • Management, Mitigation and Monitoring Plans: We create plans to manage and mitigate risks and monitor project progress.

  • Key Liaison Between Regulators and Development Teams: Our team serves as the bridge between regulators and your development teams.

  • Registration and Qualification: We oversee ISO, Utility and Commissioning registration and qualification process.

  • Communication (Telemetry) and Metering System: We provide detailed descriptions of ISO/Utility communications and metering system requirements.

  • Identification of Incentives and Grants: We identify applicable programs, incentives, and grants at various government levels.

  • Asset Acquisition Support: We offer valuation and due diligence support for asset acquisitions.

PERMITTING And Interconnection

Kinu’s Permitting services are designed to simplify the permitting process for renewable energy projects. We offer:

  • Comprehensive Permit Application Support: We identify, prepare, and submit local, state and federal permit applications.

  • Permit Matrices Management: We create and maintain permit matrices, tracking relevant authorities, requirements and timelines.

  • Environmental and Permitting Strategy: Our experts plan and implement strategies to address environmental and permitting requirements.

  • Risk Mitigation: We identify permit risks, provide solutions and escalate issues to key stakeholders when necessary.

  • Interconnection Agreements: We facilitate interconnection processes and timelines to ensure project viability.

  • Interconnection Coordination: We coordinate with utilities and ISOs for successful interconnection agreements.

  • Generation of Interconnection Schedules: Our team develops schedules for interconnection studies, commissioning, and testing.

  • Interconnection Application Support:
    We provide support for the entire range of unique configuration scenarios, Transmission or Distribution connections, FTM, BTM, DERS, EV.

COMPLIANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Our Compliance and Risk Management services are designed to mitigate risks and ensure compliance at all stages of your project. We offer:

  • Compliance Gap Analysis: We identify compliance gaps and provide solutions to bridge them.

  • Audit Services: We audit existing permits and approvals to ensure compliance with standards such as: Renewable Portfolio Standards, operational compliance, cyber security, FERC/NERC Reliability compliance, market rules/trading compliance, construction standards compliance, emergency restoration planning and integrated resource planning.

  • Monitoring and Testing: Our experts ensure ongoing compliance through monitoring and testing.

  • ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance): We help you establish and maintain ESG standards.

  • Risk Register Management: We create and manage risk registers, prioritizing and mitigating risks throughout your project's lifecycle.

POLICY AND REGULATORY SUPPORT

Our Policy and Regulatory Support services focus on navigating the intricate world of deregulated markets and strategic planning for regulated utilities:

  • Market Intelligence: We provide comprehensive market overviews, strategy and readiness support collaborating with through associations and networks.

  • Market Participation: We assist in registration, telemetry, qualification and testing requirements and provide guidance on prudential requirements, security deposits to help you navigate creditworthiness metrics ensuring a seamless entry into the market.

  • Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy: We collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. We liaise with regulatory bodies, government organizations and system operators in stakeholder engagement activities to advocate on your behalf.

  • Policy Tracking: We keep a close eye on policy changes, ratemakings and proceedings, providing analysis and strategic insights.

  • Regulatory Oversight: We monitor on the ever-changing regulatory landscape, providing you with the latest insights and updates to help you make informed decisions.

  • Inclusive Energy Policy Advocacy and Influence: We are your voice in the world of policy, advocating for regulations that promote a more inclusive energy supply mix and mitigate barriers to energy markets. Our consensus building skills allows us to tackle challenges head-on, even when dealing with the most experienced regulatory professionals.

  • Regulatory Network Coordination: We excel in coordinating with regulatory networks, ensuring that your interests are represented effectively in this intricate environment.

  • ESG Oversight: We help you establish and maintain Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards