POWER IS ALL WE DO™
CARIAN is a pure-play consulting and delivery firm focused exclusively on the power sector. From billion-dollar utility portfolios to AI-fueled infrastructure, we bring structure, insight, and leadership to capital programs that keep the grid moving.
Sectors We Serve
Twelve high-impact sectors across the modern power ecosystem all connected to grid reliability, transformation, and execution.
Power Utilities (Electric & Gas)
Trusted by investor-owned utilities to manage multibillion-dollar portfolios and deliver measurable results.
Key Programs
Transmission, Distribution, AMI, Substations,
Transmission, Distribution, AMI, Substations,
Storm hardening
Data Centers & Energy Hubs
Enabling hyperscaler growth with utility-side program delivery and site readiness expertise.
Key ProgramsT&D upgrades, substation builds, QA/QC, utility coordination
Power for Hyperscale (AI Infrastructure)
Helping utilities and developers meet explosive AI load growth with speed and precision.
Key Programs
Load planning, interconnection, substation scaling
Load planning, interconnection, substation scaling
Urban Grid Hardening
Strengthening urban networks through undergrounding, duct bank upgrades, and resiliency initiatives.
Key Programs
Make-ready, outage coordination, capacity expansion
Make-ready, outage coordination, capacity expansion
Advanced Metering & Grid Modernization
Supporting multi-year AMI and DER programs with performance, cost, and value tracking.
Key Programs
AMI rollout, DER enablement, digital grid pilots
AMI rollout, DER enablement, digital grid pilots
Energy Efficiency Portfolios
Driving performance in residential and commercial portfolios with PMO, analytics, and regulatory expertise.
Key Programs
Incentive ops, reporting, EM&V support
Incentive ops, reporting, EM&V support
Nuclear Generation
Capital delivery for nuclear operators from modular support to outage planning.
Key Programs
SMRs, capital PMO, efficiency initiatives
SMRs, capital PMO, efficiency initiatives
Power Generation (Conventional & Peaker)
Supporting generation buildouts and interconnection for flexible and dispatchable capacity.
Key Programs
Governance, reporting frameworks, risk tools
Governance, reporting frameworks, risk tools
Power M&A & Post-Acquisition Integration
Advisory + execution for post-deal platform readiness,
acceleration, and alignment.
acceleration, and alignment.
Key Programs
Integration PMO, capital ramp-up, playbooks
Power Strategy & Advisory
PMO design, contracting support, regulatory
alignment, and enterprise capital strategy.
alignment, and enterprise capital strategy.
Key Programs
Governance, reporting frameworks, risk tools
Digital Strategy & Delivery
Building tools and dashboards that support program
transparency and execution control.
Key Programs
SAP/P6 integration, workflow automation, digital PMO
EPC & Construction Management
Oversight of field execution with constructability, safety and contractor accountability.
Key Programs
QA/QC, outage coordination, contractor oversight
QA/QC, outage coordination, contractor oversight
What We Deliver
CARIAN’s work is where strategy meets execution and where capital programs actually get delivered.
Capital Program
Management
Select a plan that best matches your hiring needs and budget.
Field Execution
Oversight
On-the-ground support for construction, safety, and contractor performance, ensuring programs are delivered safely and to spec.
Data-Driven
Reporting
Dashboards and performance insights that improve decision-making, enhance transparency, and withstand regulatory scrutiny.
Regulatory
Alignment
Workflows and documentation that support EM&V, track KPIs, and ensure alignment with commission mandates.
Post-M&A
Integration
Standing up scalable systems, teams, and reporting for newly acquired platforms, so capital plans can move forward with speed and confidence.
Want a Partner That Lives and Breathes Power?
Let’s talk about how CARIAN can bring end-to-end delivery expertise to your next initiative.