Genial Earth delivers load‑forecasting software tailored for Ontario utilities, enabling internal teams to model diverse demand scenarios and evaluate investment options such as traditional capital projects, non‑wire solutions, and conservation‑based demand management.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Ontario utilities must produce load forecasts that satisfy Ontario Energy Board (OEB) Benefit‑Cost Analysis requirements while evaluating multiple demand‑side options, but existing tools are often generic, lack regulatory alignment, and do not support scenario comparison across traditional capital projects, non‑wire solutions, and conservation measures.
Solution
Genial Earth offers a load‑forecasting platform built specifically for Ontario utilities. The software enables internal planning teams to generate forecasts for a wide range of demand scenarios and to assess the financial and regulatory implications of different investment options. By embedding OEB Benefit‑Cost Analysis criteria, the platform ensures that all outputs are compliant with provincial regulations. Users can model traditional infrastructure, non‑wire alternatives, and demand‑side management measures within a single environment, facilitating direct comparison of costs, benefits, and risk profiles. The solution streamlines the transition from strategic planning to deployment by providing clear, regulator‑ready results.
Target Audience
Primary customers are planning and analysis teams within Ontario electric utilities that need regulator‑compliant load forecasts to evaluate infrastructure and demand‑side investment options.
Features
- Scenario‑based load forecasting tailored to Ontario’s electricity market conditions
- Integrated OEB Benefit‑Cost Analysis framework that automatically validates regulatory compliance
- Comparative modeling of traditional capital projects, non‑wire solutions, and conservation‑based demand management
- Interactive dashboards for visualizing forecast outcomes, cost‑benefit metrics, and sensitivity analyses
- Exportable reports formatted to meet OEB submission standards