Distributed Energy Analytics
Understand the Full Value of Distributed Energy
Evaluate battery, solar, and generator projects with site-specific analytics. Understand financial opportunities, carbon savings, and reliability benefits before taking the next step.
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Energy costs are rising and the grid is less resilient
Rapidly Determine Project Benefits
Quickly understand distributed energy options that will reduce costs and improve supply reliability using our powerful analytics.
Understand All Value Drivers and Risks
See all the value drivers for distributed energy and their relative contribution to the full value that can be captured for a project.
Find the Ideal Development Partner
Identify distributed energy service providers and developers that are best suited for your projects.
How DECH Works
From Idea to Impact in Three Easy Steps.
Enter Basic Project Information
Guided pathways make data entry effortless. Upload a multi-site data template for portfolio analysis.
Instantly Receive Detailed Analytics
Financial returns, carbon savings, and reliability benefits customized to your market.
Act with Confidence
Quickly filter winning projects from poor-value opportunities. Compare options, validate proposals, and start saving faster.
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The full economics of a project
The DECH Value Stack
We integrate a DER's participation in energy markets and utility tariff and component options, its improvements to grid reliability and resilience, and its available incentives to define its full Value Stack.
DECH Value Stack Explained
- Avoided Supply Cost
- Demand Response
- Avoided Demand Cost
- Reliability and Resiliency
- Wholesale Energy
- Incentives
- Ancillary Service
Designed for project qualification, not a final investment decision. See the bankable-analysis FAQ below.
Market Tools
Tools & Market Intelligence
Explore distributed energy economics, capacity value, and the markets shaping investment decisions.
DER Calculator
Start with a recent electricity bill and explore how changing assumptions affects your results.
Illustrative what-if analysis.
ISO Capacity Value Estimator
Estimate capacity charges and potential savings across supported energy markets.
Coverage varies by utility and jurisdiction.
ValenceTM DER Market Momentum Dashboard
Market intelligence to support distributed energy investment decisions.
Live distributed energy market intelligence.
A few things to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need it?
Electricity prices are rising, and power reliability is declining. Investing in distributed energy is now a smart, necessary step. Our platform gives you fast, transparent answers with minimal data, at a fraction of the cost of hiring an engineer.
How is it different from other DER analytics platforms?
Our platform is built for both novices and experts. Whether you’re analyzing one site or thousands, we make sophisticated analytics easy to use. Unlike others, we cover not only solar, but also batteries and clean-fuel engines, so you can evaluate both resilience and decarbonization in one place.
How does it work?
We bring together deep energy market experience with AI and modern technology. Our platform assembles utility rates, incentives, and market programs for all major U.S. utilities. With this data, we deliver fast, robust analytics to support project qualification and procurement.
How long does the initial analysis take?
With all required information ready, a single site analysis can be completed in 5 minutes or less.
Does your platform provide “bankable” analysis?
The platform is designed for qualification, not for final investment. While it offers advanced insights across revenue, cost avoidance, and key investment metrics, we would not consider it truly bankable. If needed, our consulting team can support a full bankable analysis.
How does the multiple site option work?
- Download the multi-site data template from the platform.
- Fill in your site data.
- Upload the completed file.
- Our system stores the data and generates preliminary analytics.
- Use the User Projects Dashboard to explore and refine each project, whether it’s solar, battery or engine-based.
Are there limits to how many sites can be analyzed?
Technically, no. The user is limited to 25 sites per upload. The number of sites and uploads is limited by their subscription plan.
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