Trusted by 250+ Energy Industry Leaders

100+

Project Financings
Supported

300 GW

Underpinned by
Ascend Valuations

$50 Billion

In Renewable and
Storage Project Financings

40%

More Precision in
Asset Revenue Forecasting

50,000+

U.S. Nodes Modeled for Pricing Dynamics
& Project Revenue
Case Study

Ascend's ELCC Analysis Informs PJM Investment Strategies, Forecasts Future Impacts

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Ascend Analytics Helps Austin Energy Gain Approval for 2035 Resource Plan

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Adapture Renewables Leverages Ascend's SmartBidder to Optimize First-Ever Utility-Scale BESS Projects in ERCOT

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Deploying a Planning to Procurement Pathway for Utilities with PowerSIMM

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Supporting Ingka Investments Energy Goals in ERCOT using SmartBidder Bid Optimization

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A Unified Product Ecosystem that Powers Planning through Performance

Maximize long-term value and decision-making speed while managing risk with Ascend's unified ecosystem of software, intelligence, and consulting solutions.

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Market Forecast
Next Month to 30 Years
Market Forecast
1 Month to 30 Years
Market Forecast
1 Month up to 30+ Years
Market Forecast
Development Cycle
Market Forecast
5 to 10 Years
Daily Ops
5 Minutes to 5 Days

Expertise Across Every Energy Industry

Decision makers across the power supply and procurement spectrum rely on Ascend for critical insights and powerful software to drive value and reduce risk, from project inception to operations.

Utilities, CCAs, Retail Providers

Minimize power supply costs, mitigate risks, maximize capital efficiency

Utilities, CCAs, Retail Providers

Minimize power supply costs, mitigate risks, maximize capital efficiency

Developers

Maximize project value for strategic siting and sizing

Developers

Maximize project value for strategic siting and sizing

Corporates

Lower procurement costs, optimize data center siting

Corporates

Lower procurement costs, optimize data center siting

Independent Power Producers

Site, value, structure, and operate projects for optimal financial viability

Independent Power Producers

Site, value, structure, and operate projects for optimal financial viability

Capital Markets,
Banks, Asset Managers, PE

Leverage bankable forecasts, trusted valuations, and a robust asset marketplace

Capital Markets, Banks, Asset Managers, PE

Leverage bankable forecasts, trusted valuations, and a robust asset marketplace

Ascend’s Capabilities, Your Advantages

Capture more value from every decision with integrated intelligence, valuation, and optimization across planning, investment, and operations.

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Market Intelligence & Forecasting

Anticipate and understand market shifts with bankable price, supply, and policy insights that optimize planning, investment, and performance.

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Power & Storage Project Valuation

Evaluate power and storage investments using bankable valuations that maximize returns, minimize risk, and support confident decisions.

Data Center & Power Project Siting

Identify optimal sites with integrated power market, infrastructure, and cost insights that maximize speed, minimize risk, and support long-term project viability.

Energy Project Finance & Investment

Structure and finance energy projects with confidence using robust analytics and market insights that help attract capital and optimize investment performance.

Energy Asset Sales

Increase asset transaction value with data-driven positioning, market insights, and a deep network of buyers and sellers.

Storage Bid Optimization

Maximize risk-adjusted revenues with advanced bid optimization that captures market opportunities and improves dispatch decisions across volatile energy markets.

Portfolio & Risk Management

Manage portfolio performance and exposure with integrated analytics that quantify risk, optimize positions, and drive informed decisions.

Integrated Resource Planning & Strategy

Develop no-regrets energy strategies that align resource decisions with market realities, policy goals, and long-term system needs.

Power Procurement & Contracting

Secure reliable, cost-effective power through data-driven procurement and contracting support that helps evaluate options, negotiate effectively, and manage long-term risk.

Ascend’s Product Suite

Enabling decision makers across the power industry to maximize value and manage risk in planning, financing, and operations.

Market Intelligence Price & Market Forecasts

Make confident decisions with trusted, bankable market insights

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Energy Storage & Renewable Valuation

Optimize asset values and investment returns with precise valuations

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Renewable Energy & Storage Marketplace

Unlock maximum asset value and close deals faster

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Nodal Price Forecasting & Custom Bid Optimization

Maximize risk-adjusted revenue with AI-assisted bid strategies that  consistently outperform

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Portfolio Risk Management & Resource Planning

Reduce risk, improve portfolio performance, optimize capacity and resource planning

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Streamlined Power Procurement at Scale

Secure reliable, high-value power contracts faster

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Connect With Ascend

Fri
02
Oct 2026
Events
Boulder, CO

Ascend Summit 2026: Power In The Balance | Registration Open

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Thu
16
Jul 2026
Events
Austin, TX

PowerUp Data Centers 2026 | July 14-16, 2026

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01
Jul 2026
Events
Boston, MA

APPA National Conference | June 29-July 1, 2026

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Key Resources

Articles
June 4, 2026

How Should BESS Operators Configure Bidding Strategies to Maximize Revenue?

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News
May 19, 2026

Clean Power Alliance Launches its 2026 Clean Energy and Reliability Request for Offers

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Publications
May 18, 2026

Retail Rates, Load Growth, and the Rising Value of Demand-Side Solutions

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Articles
May 7, 2026

Why is Transmission Modeling and Nodal Cost Analysis Crucial to Data Center Siting?

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