Energy Analytics

Advanced energy analytics solutions can empower industries to optimize energy use, improve reliability, and achieve complex energy goals through data-driven insights built by energy experts.

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Unlocking the Power of Energy Data


The need for smart energy decisions fueled by data analytics is more important now than ever. As energy demand increases within the United States, energy analytics will help utilities, public power and commercial & industrial customers secure reliable, low-cost energy based on in-depth data driven decision making. NextEra Energy Resources delivers energy management analytics from generation to consumption. Applying expertise in advanced mathematics, data and physical sciences, we solve some of the hardest problems facing the energy industry.

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30%

improvement in battery performance
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35%

savings in utility costs
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25%

increase in ROI
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560B

data points analyzed daily

Benefits of Energy Analytics


Energy analytics can help highlight solutions for delivering reliable, low-cost electricity when and where it's needed.

 

Accelerated scenario development

Rapidly models base case operations to simulate multiple energy resource portfolios, addressing immediate load growth challenges and emerging demands like data center integration and electrification.

 

Dispatch & cost optimization

Identifies reliable and cost-effective energy solutions to meet your energy and capacity requirements by leveraging NextEra Energy Resources’ extensive experience in optimizing and operating over 30 GW of assets.

 

Solutions integration expertise

Benefit from our unmatched experience in successfully developing and executing timely large-scale energy solutions in diverse U.S. energy markets.

 

Comprehensive system solutions

NextEra Energy Resources offers a one-stop shop experience with services that encompass analytics, consulting, early-stage development, late-stage development, and energy management solutions for seamless operations.

Our Process

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Data Integration

We integrate your energy assets and planning data with our analytics platform to build a baseline scenario that reflects current operations for smarter future planning.
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Scenario Modeling

Utilize your initial plans to quickly test different scenarios, helping find the best options for your energy needs.
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Advanced Optimization

Model scenarios using our project backlog and new opportunities, giving utilities real pricing and added options to unlock loads.
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Collaborative Analysis

We work with your team and load customers to identify opportunities, providing clear cost metrics as transparent outputs to guide decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of energy analytics platforms does NextEra Energy Resources offer?

NextEra Analytics and NextEra Energy Resources offer the following energy analytics platforms:
 

NextEra360

NextEra360 analyzes approximately 560 billion data points daily, with over 30 GW of renewable assets in operations, and almost $180 billion in total assets. The NextEra Analytics team developed NextEra 360 comprehensive energy management software to reduce energy costs, manage risks, optimize asset performance, and improve return on investments. 
 

TerraGrid

TerraGrid is a proprietary platform designed to optimize transmission, renewable and energy storage deployment. It uses advanced geospatial and power system modeling, big data analytics, and probabilistic resource adequacy analysis to identify optimal routes and resources, minimize costs and risks, and support multi-benefit planning. TerraGrid leverages FERC Order 1920 methods to maximize reliability, resilience, and affordability in transmission projects.
 

Routify

Routify is a specialized routing tool that improves the accuracy and efficiency of transmission line siting, especially in competitive bidding processes. It analyzes route probabilities and compares conventional methods to its own, demonstrating higher project-specific accuracy and better alignment with actual routes. Routify’s approach results in more effective transmission designs and reduced environmental impacts.

How do we collect real-time data?

The NextEra 360™ Connect grid edge device supports a wide variety of real-time data monitoring and control applications. The device includes industrial Modbus-capable data logging and computing/control with cellular modem connectivity, supplied standalone or with a NEMA-rated enclosure and support infrastructure.

Can the software help us determine the best tariff for our energy needs?

NextEra Analytics has a suite of software solutions that solve for the customers' lowest cost of energy. Typical solutions include a combination of tariff optimization and alternate tariffs. 

Can you load follow with solar and storage?

NextEra360 optimizes the dispatch of storage with or without solar for many use cases such as peak shaving, load following, tariff optimization, energy arbitrage, etc.

What assets can the NextEra Analytics dispatch?

NextEra Energy can dispatch any energy asset that accepts dispatch commands via Modbus protocol or vendor APIs. These assets typically include on-site batteries with or without solar, generators, HVACs, chillers, and building management systems.

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Utility Planning for All Forms of Energy

Unlocking the gigawatts the country needs will require all forms of energy including renewables, battery energy storage, natural gas and nuclear energy. As you consider how to plan, build, integrate and operate generation to serve this demand strategically, energy forecasting and optimization tools such as NextEra 360™ can help highlight solutions for delivering reliable, low-cost electricity when and where it's needed.

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NextEra Energy Resources can help with tailored solutions to meet your needs. Contact us today to get started.

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