Energy Advisory

We help governments, utilities, investors and developers make confident energy decisions by providing technical insight to improve reliability, meet clean energy commitments, integrate new technologies and maximize investments.

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Driving value across the energy sector

Energy systems today face mounting pressure, from increasing demand, aging infrastructure, policy and regulatory changes, extreme weather and shifting market and regulatory demands. Through our energy advisory services, we help governments, utilities, investors and developers, as well as energy-intensive industries and sectors, navigate this complexity with confidence. We deliver integrated solutions across technical, regulatory and commercial domains. This enables our clients to plan, modernize and create resilient systems without compromising reliability, scale cutting-edge technologies and secure funding. Our multidisciplinary teams bring clarity, confidence and action to strategies that align technical insight with project viability to unlock capital, reduce risk and optimize performance. From policy navigation to new technologies and system planning, we partner with our clients to turn ambition into action.

Advisory professionals worldwide

10,500+

Stakeholder engagement specialists in the U.S.

100+

Multidisciplinary professionals nationwide

19,000+

Expertise that drives confident energy decisions

Grid modernization and reliability

We help clients evaluate and plan system solutions that ensure reliability, resilience and adaptability for future energy demands. Our teams support integration of all forms of power generation, infrastructure upgrades and long-term planning.

Learn more about WSP’s power transmission expertise

Independent engineering and transactions

We assemble expert teams to help developers and investors verify viability, mitigate risk and reduce uncertainty across every stage of project development. From feasibility analysis and due diligence to witness testing and loan monitoring, we help clients invest in complex projects with confidence.

Learn more about WSP’s investment and grants expertise

Investment confidence in emerging technologies

We develop evidence-based business cases for resilient energy technologies including hydrogen, solar, wind, distributed energy, carbon capture and energy storage. Our insights help clients secure stakeholder alignment and funding to deliver successful programs.

Learn more about WSP’s hydrogen expertise

Load demand is increasing faster than it has in decades. From navigating interconnections to improving interregional power transfers and stability, our experts identify and implement strategies and solutions in an evolving, complex energy landscape.

Dan Sullivan Energy Advisory Services Leader

Dan Sullivan Energy Advisory Services Leader

Explore our advisory projects

Driving value across energy investment, infrastructure, and innovation.

Texas, USA

345-kV Transmission Line Routing

We developed geographically diverse alternative routes for new transmission across a protected wildlife refuge in Texas.

Idaho, USA

Empowering Idaho Power to Integrate Renewables with Confidence

Our advanced cluster study with Idaho Power provided foresight, compliance assurance and upgrade recommendations for a future-ready grid.

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Virginia, USA

Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Routing Study

Public outreach communication efforts support routing study to connect a Virginia offshore wind project to onshore facilities.

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park

Igniting quantum computing at a first-of-its-kind microelectronics development on Lake Michigan.

Missouri, USA

Transforming Utility Management with A Unified Digital Solution

Future-ready asset and work management system helped a municipal power utility streamline its operations, improve forecasting and deliver reliable power to 58,000 customers.

Maastricht, Netherlands

De Geusselt Swimming Pool

This 10.200m² multifunctional swimming pool and club accommodation is located in the heart of De Geusselt, Maastricht. Thanks to careful integration of building materials and technical design, the building uses around a third of the energy of a similar building. The project used glue-laminated timber (glulam), mass timber trusses, and engineered timber floor panels.

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Our energy advisory experts

Dan Sullivan

Energy Advisory Services Leader

United States

Chris Erpelding

Grid Modernization Leader

United States

Brian Bailey

Independent Engineering and Transaction Leader

United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are WSP’s energy advisory services?

Our advisory and energy consulting teams help clients make informed decisions across the energy industry: improving system reliability and resilience, modernizing the grid for increased demand and new technologies, cutting emissions and unlocking investment. Our advice blends technical, regulatory and commercial insight to drive progress.

Who do you work with?

We partner with governments, utilities, investors and developers, anyone navigating the energy transition. Whether you're modernizing infrastructure or scaling renewables, we bring clarity and momentum.

How is your approach different?

We don’t just advise. We partner. Our holistic approach combines global expertise with local context. We deliver tailored strategies and actionable solutions built for tomorrow.

Can you support complex energy transitions?

Yes. From grid resilience and emerging technologies to regulatory compliance and funding, we provide integrated advice that helps you move from ambition to action.

What types of projects have you supported?

We’ve advised on everything from 765-kV transmission and grid enhancing technologies to offshore wind farms, hydrogen pipelines and airport electrification. Explore our insights and projects to see how we’re shaping a cleaner, more secure energy future.

Do you support industrial decarbonization strategies?

Yes, our advisory teams deliver evidence-based business cases and roadmaps to enhance operational efficiency. We help clients align with sustainability goals through tailored assessments and technology integration.

Learn more about WSP’s sustainability, energy and climate change expertise >