Generation

Supporting the Future of Reliable, Affordable Power

As the U.S. power sector adapts to changing policy priorities and system demands, the emphasis is returning to affordable, reliable, baseload generation. With pressures mounting from electrification, large load growth, decarbonization mandates, and asset retirements, utilities and generation owners face complex decisions across their portfolios.

ScottMadden helps clients navigate this evolving generation landscape—from new nuclear development to thermal fleet optimization—delivering practical, technology-agnostic solutions that balance cost, reliability, and sustainability. Our work spans all forms of generation, including natural gas, nuclear (both existing and advanced), renewables, coal, hydro, hydrogen, and utility-scale storage.

With more than 40 years of energy expertise, we support you from strategy through implementation—ensuring results that work on paper and in the field.

Core Generation Services

Strategic and Resource Planning

We support clients in developing and executing generation strategies that secure long-term capacity, flexibility, and performance:

Integrated resource and long-term planning
Portfolio optimization and asset transition strategy
M&A diligence and redevelopment of end-of-life sites
Strategic road maps for storage, hybrid solutions, and renewable integration
Capital planning and infrastructure readiness for large loads and data center expansion

Operational Excellence

We work across fossil, renewable, and nuclear fleets to drive performance improvement and cost reduction:

Plant and fleet operating model design
Cost optimization and O&M efficiency strategies
Outage planning and scenario-based labor/cost forecasting
Turnaround programs and performance benchmarking
Intelligent automation and operational technology enablement

Learn more about our Operational Technology capabilities.

Nuclear Restart and Advanced Nuclear Deployment

ScottMadden supports both the revival of retired nuclear assets and the deployment of new, advanced technologies:

Restart assessments, planning, and program build-out
Licensing and regulatory support
Operational preparedness and workforce readiness
Stakeholder alignment and risk analysis

Explore more on our Nuclear Generation services.

Safety, Training, and Workforce Readiness

From line workers to leaders, we help build high-performing, safety-conscious teams for generation environments:

NXTGEN® Training for plant operations, safety, and compliance
Organizational design and workforce planning
Technical and leadership development
Change management and cultural alignment

Explore our full Safety and Training Services.

Supporting Services for Generation Clients

AI, Data, and Digital Prototyping

We design AI-based tools that enhance operations, forecasting, and strategic decision-making in generation:

Predictive maintenance and outage planning models
Labor/cost estimation with real and synthetic data
Rapid prototyping for operational challenges

See how we apply AI in Energy and Utilities.

Compliance, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management

We build resilient, auditable compliance and risk management functions for today’s generation landscape:

NERC CIP and O&P compliance development and remediation
Cybersecurity strategy and training
Regulatory filing support and audit preparation
Enterprise risk and controls improvement

Organizational Effectiveness and Change Enablement

We align structure, people, and process to support effective execution of major generation initiatives:

Organizational assessments and restructuring
Talent strategy and workforce planning
Implementation support during major transitions

Whether restarting nuclear assets, adapting to rapid load growth, or improving legacy generation performance—ScottMadden delivers practical solutions backed by decades of real-world experience.

Related Areas of Focus and Services

Natural Gas

Nuclear Generation

Renewables

Utility Operations and Technology

Decarbonization

Let’s Work Together

We don’t solve problems with canned methodologies; we help you solve the right problem in the right way. Our experience ensures that the solution works for you.