Procurement and Contracting That Increases Speed to Power & Minimizes Risk
Procuring power quickly and efficiently has never been more important. Ascend compresses procurement timelines while delivering supply decisions that enhance reliability, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.
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25+ GW
Power Procured on Behalf of Ascend Customers
Up to 5X
Increase in Bidder Participation
100%
Coverage in US Energy Markets
Speed, Reach & Expertise in One Platform
Traditional energy procurement strategies, which typically take years and cost millions, pose risks in rapidly-evolving, growth-driven energy markets. Utilities and corporates that can move swiftly to mitigate those risks benefit from significant time and cost savings. Ascend Power Procurement (APP) unifies solicitation, valuation, bid evaluation, and contracting in one platform. The result: faster timelines, more competition, and optimal supply decisions.
Competitive Reach
- Ascend’s vast developer network
- 3-5x more bidder participation
- US-wide coverage
All Resource Types
- Renewables and storage
- Hybrids
- Natural gas and thermals
Process Automation
- RFP document preparation
- Automated bid intake and screening
- Evaluation results in under 3 weeks
Backed by Market Intelligence
- Weather-driven price forecasts
- Nodal basis and curtailment modeling
- ESG and emissions tracking
Streamlined Procurement from Solicitation to Contracting
Utilities and corporates rely on the Ascend Power Procurement platform to procure, evaluate, and optimize power supply contracts for front-of-meter and behind-the-meter portfolios. The platform is purpose-built for moving quickly, minimizing cost and risk of supply, enhancing portfolio reliability, and achieving clean power supply objectives.
Solicitation Design
Complete RFP/RFO documentation, offer forms, and dedicated bidder portals tailored to each procurement objective
Solicitation Design
Complete RFP/RFO documentation, offer forms, and dedicated bidder portals tailored to each procurement objective
Developer Network Marketing
Attract 3 – 5x the bidders versus a buyer-run process, sourced from Ascend’s vast developer network and beyond
Developer Network Marketing
Attract 3 – 5x the bidders versus a buyer-run process, sourced from Ascend’s vast developer network and beyond
Bid Management
Automated intake, compliance screening, and error checking of all received submissions
Bid Management
Automated intake, compliance screening, and error checking of all received submissions
Integrated Bid Valuation
Bid valuations capture energy and ancillary services net revenue, PPA cost, basis risk, and project development risk
Integrated Bid Valuation
Bid valuations capture energy and ancillary services net revenue, PPA cost, basis risk, and project development risk
Emissions and ESG Scoring
Facility- and portfolio-level emissions tracking, including hourly matching and marginal emissions, alongside custom qualitative scoring criteria
Emissions and ESG Scoring
Facility- and portfolio-level emissions tracking, including hourly matching and marginal emissions, alongside custom qualitative scoring criteria
Shortlisting and Negotiation Support
Ranked finalist lists with supplemental modeling support through contract close
Shortlisting and Negotiation Support
Ranked finalist lists with supplemental modeling support through contract close
Self-Service or Full-Service
Self-manage the process using the platform or engage Ascend's expert analysts at any stage
Self-Service or Full-Service
Self-manage the process using the platform or engage Ascend's expert analysts at any stage
Speed
Ascend compresses the planning-to-procurement timeline from 2-5 years to less than 12 months, providing a decisive competitive advantage in fast-moving markets
Breadth
By drawing on Ascend's developer network, APP attracts significantly more qualified bidders than buyer-run processes, producing more competitive rates and better supply options
Defensibility
Every bid evaluation is grounded in Ascend's investment-grade market intelligence, producing results that hold up to regulatory scrutiny, credit committee review, and public accountability standards
Integration
APP connects directly to PowerSIMM and Ascend Market Intelligence, eliminating manual data transfers and enabling bid valuation results within three weeks of QA/QC completion
Credibility
With 20+ years and 25+ GW of procurement experience, Ascend brings unmatched institutional knowledge to every solicitation
Power Procurement & Contracting: The Ascend Advantage
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From utilities managing resource adequacy mandates to corporates sourcing clean power for data centers, Ascend delivers speed, rigor, and transparency.
Competitive, defensible all-source RFPs that meet IRP objectives, regulatory requirements, and least-cost supply mandates, completed in a fraction of the typical timeline
Competitive, defensible all-source RFPs that meet IRP objectives, regulatory requirements, and least-cost supply mandates, completed in a fraction of the typical timeline
End-to-end procurement support for PPA structuring, developer sourcing, and emissions-aligned supply selection tied to facility location and clean energy targets
End-to-end procurement support for PPA structuring, developer sourcing, and emissions-aligned supply selection tied to facility location and clean energy targets
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