POWER PLANNING SOFTWARE FOR NORTH AMERICA
ANCHOR POWER SOLUTIONS
The Creator of EnCompass Power Planning Software
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It shouldn’t be challenging to understand and validate the results from your power planning software.
It can be stressful to analyze and defend data points that are pieced together with multiple systems. Anchor Power Solutions understands the demands to translate that data effectively to stakeholders. That’s why we developed EnCompass software, which alleviates this industry-wide problem.
EnCompass is flexible, easy-to-use software for all facets of power planning and forecasting. The agile system has extensive capabilities to develop power supply plans, determine the economic value of power projects, and evaluate the impact of market, environmental, and regulatory changes.
A NEW APPROACH TO POWER SYSTEM PLANNING
TOOLS TO HELP YOU DO YOUR JOB BETTER, FASTER
- MORE CAPABILITIES TO EVALUATE NEW TECHNOLOGIES
- BUILT FOR UNIFICATION AND TRANSPARENCY
- DESIGNED WITH KEY FEATURES FOR THE ANALYST
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ROBUST MODELING CAPABILITIES
EnCompass uses an advanced optimization algorithm that enables analysts to efficiently evaluate decisions around scheduling, risk management, capital projects, and more.


PROVEN AND ACCEPTED METHODOLOGY
EnCompass modeling software is proven and broadly accepted by customers and environmental groups. It serves as the basis for regulatory filings in 17 states, earning recognition and use from intervenors as a powerful and accurate tool.
HOW UTILITIES APPLY ENCOMPASS POWER PLANNING CAPABILITIES
Duke Energy Created the Carolinas Carbon Plan using EnCompass for Planning
Aiming to achieve 70% carbon reduction by 2030 while enforcing environmental restrictions at the lowest possible cost
EnCompass is the Analytical Foundation for Minnesota Power’s Transformational IRP
Determined a low-cost and reliable resource plan featuring low carbon emissions and high levels of renewable energy
PNM Relies on EnCompass to Generate a Plan that Exceeds New Mexico’s Carbon-Free Goals
Met multiple environmental goals including carbon intensity limits by evaluating the latest technologies and maintaining reliability
Public Service Company of Colorado Switches to EnCompass for Landmark Clean Energy Plan
Proposed 85% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 while maintaining affordable and reliable energy service to customers
NEWS AND INSIGHTS
Southwest Power Pool uses EnCompass for 20 Year Assessment
Southwest Power Pool, in conjunction with power sector consultants from 1898 & Co., part of Burns and McDonnell, determined EnCompass power planning software to be an integral component of their planning process.
Release of the 2024 Eastern Interconnect Nodal Data Model
This database combines the Horizons Energy Fall 2022 National Database (NDB) with the Eastern Interconnection Reliability Assessment Group (ERAG) 2022 series 2024 summer peak load case and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) book of flowgates. Nearly 13,000 generators from the NDB were mapped to the ERAG case along with the major trading hubs based on research conducted by Anchor Power Solutions.
Our Client Base Has Tripled Over The Past Three Years
EnCompass is now used by over 40 entities across North America including five state regulatory agencies. We continue to enhance EnCompass capabilities helping users make reliable power supply decisions.
Anchor Power Solutions Releases EnCompass Version 7.1
Anchor Power Solutions is pleased to announce the release of EnCompass Version 7.1. This version features a completely integrated powerflow analysis tool that includes details on all transmission flows, shift factors, and flow contributions by resource and area demand. An expanded flow diagram also displays all transmission flows with buses color coded by voltage to easily identify transformers and major lines.
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