Trusted Partners in Grid Modernization & Digital Transformation
Power system studies, innovation consulting, technology curation, and design thinking for electric utilities
About Us
Our Mission
Innovate Moonshot is a boutique consulting firm that helps electric utilities solve complex and non-obvious challenges. We blend power-system engineering, innovation strategy, technology curation, and design thinking to deliver practical solutions that accelerate grid modernization and strengthen reliability and resilience.
Our Team
We are problem solvers focused on helping electric utilities and other grid operators address the most complex challenges in the transmission and distribution grid. Our team includes PhD-level power-systems engineers, data scientists, and utility innovators with more than 80 years of combined experience across R&D, engineering studies, ADMS, EMS, VVO, and grid-modernization initiatives. We leverage deep technical expertise and practical industry experience to reduce uncertainty, accelerate decision-making, and deliver meaningful operational outcomes.
Innovate Moonshot Services
Engineering Grid Studies
Engineering Grid Studies
Engineering Grid Studies
We deliver modeling, simulation, and engineering analysis across transmission, substation, and distribution networks to help electric utilities and other grid operators modernize, manage risk, and strengthen reliability.
Capabilities include:
• load-flow & steady-state
• short-circuit & protection
• stability & dynamics
• interconnection & DER integration
• power-quality & harmonics
• RAM & risk analysis
Tools: ETAP • CYME • PSCAD • PSS®E
Innovation Consulting
Engineering Grid Studies
Engineering Grid Studies
We clarify complex challenges, explore new solution pathways, and design strategies that deliver measurable value. Using a structured innovation process, we develop tailored strategies, roadmaps, and implementation plans aligned with business and operational goals.
Process: Discover → Ideate → Validate → Implement
Technology Curation
Design Thinking Services
Design Thinking Services
We curate and evaluate advanced technologies for the electric utility sector, partnering globally with innovative solution providers. Our goal is to match real-world challenges with best-fit solutions that enable decarbonization, sustainability, grid modernization, and digital transformation. When the right solution does not exist, we help build it.
Approach: Listen → Ideate → Recommend
Design Thinking Services
Design Thinking Services
Design Thinking Services
We apply design-thinking methods to help utilities understand stakeholder needs, define problem statements, and create user-centered solutions. This ensures that new technologies, processes, and workflows are practical, adoptable, and aligned with field and operational realities.
Emerging Technology Focus Areas
Electric Vehicle/DER Integration
Digital twins & Advanced Grid Modeling
AI / ML applications in T&D
Grid Sensing, Analytics & Situational Awareness
Operational technologies (ADMS, EMS, DERMS)
Curated Technology Partners
Accelerating AI Adoption for the Electric Utility Sector
GridSentinel streamlines and de-risks the pilot process of AI models for electric utilities through technology, data governance, contract innovation, and project management to enable successful pilots within weeks instead of months
AI Services to Promote Efficiency and Operational Excellence
Orange County AI Services builds applied AI tools that enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making. Together, we help utilities adopt AI safely and effectively as part of broader grid-modernization strategies.
Talk To A Specialist
We are always looking for our next big challenge!
If any of our innovation consulting offerings and expertise to achieve a successful grid modernization and digital transformation are of interest to you, we'd love to have a chat.
Hours
Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
