Who We Are
NexGen Energy Services (NES) is a provider of device installation solutions and technical resources to leading energy utilities, data and communications companies and OEM device manufacturers throughout the United States. Our company implements, builds and supports America’s infrastructure: the smart grid, data and telecommunication systems.
With a footprint that stretches across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, NES has the experience, manpower, resources and capability to handle virtually any infrastructure project regardless of its scope, geographic span or underlying technology.
With over 100 years of combined experience, NES has been helping energy and telecom organizations plan, develop, build and support their infrastructure. Though these four core processes – Discover, Develop, Deliver and Support – broadly define our services, it is our focus on market-based service delivery that makes us unique. When this market focused delivery is coupled with our years of industry experience, commitment to all technologies and entrepreneurial spirit, it creates a company that stands out from the competition.
Discover:
Discovery is the foundation on which every project is built. Whether you’re looking for one source from concept to project completion or looking to use our professionals to provide a particular function or supplement your own in-house staff, no project begins until we have a clear understanding of your requirements, project deliverables and the skills, the tools and the processes required to deliver a world-class work product. Our professionals are used to asking the tough questions of our clients at the beginning of the project, sweating the details before it impacts project deliverables – not afterwards.
Develop:
We develop each infrastructure project following the customer’s guidelines, processes and market the best specific practices. Our network integration engineers are experienced in most leading CAD programs. We leverage industry tools and our years of experience to deliver a solution that fits your requirements today, tomorrow and into the future. Whether we’re working on-site with our client’s staff or off-site at one of our facilities, our professional engineers are an extension of your team.
Deliver:
We implement, deploy, and install communications and energy infrastructure. We install the communications and energy infrastructure that powers our vibrant economy across North America. Whether the work is in a dense urban environment or on a remote mountain in the Western U.S., we can provide the technicians with the proper tools, test equipment, skill set and attitude to get the job done on-time and on-budget. Our emphasis and commitment to training, safety and quality ensures that the job is done right – the first time.
Support:
Technology moves fast and so does we. We deliver a comprehensive set of technical support services to our customers that are driven by our deep understanding of the markets we serve. We monitor, audit, test, repair and service communications and energy infrastructure, equipment, systems and databases. From in-home maintenance services to field repair and warranty changeouts involving hundreds of thousands of devices, our highly skilled technicians and engineers work to ensure that our clients’ capital expenditures are performing to their expectations.
ENERGY:
Smart Grid initiatives are transforming the delivery and consumption of electrical power worldwide. The Smart Grid has many components: smart meters, network infrastructure, demand response and energy management/control programs. Developing, integrating and deploying these components so they work together seamlessly and reliably from day one requires expertise in a broad range of disciplines.
When selecting a partner choose one that is technology and manufacturer neutral, a partner that can provide both ala carte services and turnkey program implementation from initial Discovery through Delivery and Support, a partner that is a leader in deploying demand response, energy conservation and smart metering solutions throughout North America – chose NexGen Energy Services (NES).
SMART Meter Deployments
The Smart Meter and its supporting AMI network infrastructure represent the backbone of the Smart Grid. AMI initiatives are moving forward at an ever-increasing pace. Whether you are considering a small-scale pilot or a system-wide AMI deployment, the professionals at NES can help. We’ve partnered with utilities nationwide to provide everything from smart meter deployment services and overall program management of electric, gas and water projects.
Projects are staffed locally with the objective of developing high-caliber field installation teams that reflect the diverse make-up of the communities in which the work is being performed. Recruits are put through an intensive and rigorous multi-week training program involving technical, safety and life skills classroom training, field training and job shadowing. Quality projects don’t just happen by themselves – they’re the result of attention to detail on literally hundreds of issues ranging from the initial project plan through staffing, supervision, training, tools, workflow, logistics and reporting. NES focus is on the details, so you don’t have to.
Partnerships are all about win-win relationships built on trust, integrity and delivering client value. At NES, we are committed to our customers in every facet of a project.
DEMAND RESPONSE
NES provides residential and small business deployment services for the smart thermostats and load control switches which typically comprise the bulk of utility sponsored Demand Response Initiatives. These devices allow the utility to cycle equipment like air conditioners for short periods of time. By having control over peak energy use, utilities are able to stabilize costs, reduce the need for additional power plants, and avoid disruptions like brownouts and blackouts. In return for their participation, customers usually receive a break on their monthly bill or a free programmable thermostat, which can help drive their energy costs down.
As one of North America’s premier providers of technology deployment services to the energy industry, NES knows how to implement effective, turnkey demand response solutions that are successful in building high customer enrollment and satisfaction, and ultimately deliver the needed Kilowatt savings. Utilizing industry best practices shaped by our years of experience in demand response, we provide both à la carte services and turnkey program implementation from initial planning through deployment, service and support. With technology solutions delivering more and more effective demand response programs, the question facing every utility is not whether or not they should have a demand response program but who should be their demand response program partner. When looking for a partner, choose one that is technology and manufacturer neutral, one who is a leader in deploying demand response, energy conservation and smart metering programs throughout North America – choose NES.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS:
NES provides its utility customers with a full compliment of services designed to make certain their enterprise GIS is Smart Grid ready including field records auditing and benchmarking to identify missing or inaccurate data, CAD/Paper to GIS conversion services, operational systems integration services and on-going support services.
A recent study commissioned by ESRI, found that only 15% of utility respondents indicated high confidence in the accuracy of their GIS data and only one third of utilities indicate they update GIS information within 10 days of work completion. This lag time to update data places GIS Smart Grid readiness at risk. NES is certified on most leading GIS systems and ready to make your GIS Smart Grid ready.
NETWORK:
The foundation of the Smart Grid is the infrastructure network that carries the data. More and more information is being moved across these networks and it is imperative that these networks function real-time. NES has been installing networks in the Energy and Wireless markets for years. We provide network installation services across our national footprint for many various types of equipment. Our network experience makes us a great resource for OEM, Utility and Communications customers. We partner with many companies to provide unique solutions to the end client. Whether you are deploying an AMI system, Load Management – DR solution, mesh network or a cellular network NES delivers.
As part of NES’s overall network offering we also work with OEM, Utilities and Communications customers to maintain existing network infrastructure. Our Network Team works directly to support customers long after the main deployment to ensure the network remains healthy. NES can either augment OEM/Utility/Communications staff or be your one stop to maintain your network.
TELECOM & DATA:
NES provides its telecom and data clients with a wide array of services ranging from Network Operations and Switching Services, turnkey EF&I services, Maintenance Services, Staff Augmentation, Ground and Rooftop Cell Site Upgrades, Inside Plant, and DC Power Solutions. NES delivers on a Nationwide basis.
NES provides the ground construction, installation, and maintenance of communications equipment and support structures. At NES we recognize our success depends on our exceptional technicians.
SMALL CELL IMPLEMENTATION:
In today’s fast paced wireless communications environment carriers are building out their networks to provide faster and better coverage through Small Cell deployments. NES is at the forefront of implementation these technologies.
Small Cell Network technology is becoming more prevalent with Wireless Communications companies. Mobile data traffic expected to double annually, small cell base stations are set to play an important role in expanding the capacity of wireless networks. Mobile operators are realizing that to meet the demands for data, video and application access caused by smart phones and other devices.
These devices are being mounted directly on utility poles verses towers to help the wireless industry provide better coverage for areas with coverage gaps, prohibitive zoning and high capacity demand areas. Wireless operators use small cells to extend their service coverage and/or increase network capacity. With small cells, wireless operators can offload a substantial amount of traffic during peak times providing better overall service to their customers.
NES has formed partnerships with some of the largest wireless companies to provide installation service of this cutting edge technology. NES has a strong wireless organization that can support large deployments, technology pilots and maintenance of these networks.
NETWORK OPS AND SWITCHING:
NES has the ability to provide Project Management services across multiple platforms and technologies. Effectively manage day to day operations, project timelines, P&L, and resource utilization. Specialist in managing new infrastructure, major cell site migrations, and network integration activities for wireless carriers globally.
- Advanced level hands on training to all technical staff in the MTSO and those who have a stake in the business (management included)
- Costs savings to the client in that one person travels to them and provides KT services. No need to send the entire staff to one location for a class. Our person would be in market and can work with individuals on a one on one basis if needed.
- A highly technical ‘extra employee’ at a much lower costs to the client than employing someone full-time.
- Assistance with special projects. Reduction in labor hours of current staff in that this person will be able to be utilized in many different areas to back-fill responsibilities
EF&I SERVICES:
Whether your requirements involves adding to an existing equipment bay, building a complete mobile switching office or upgrading a cell site to 4G, NES will undertake the project with the ultimate objective of providing a high quality installation that meets and even exceeds your expectations. Installation services are provided at mobile telephone switching and central offices, cell sites, remote cabinets/huts/CEVs and customer premises. Services include:
MAINTENANCE SERVICES:
NES provides ground based cell site inspection and maintenance services on both a scheduled and on-demand basis. A comprehensive site inspection includes such check list items as bonding and grounding, DC power and batteries, and site security issues.
DC POWER SOLUTIONS:
NES specializes in providing network power solutions for telecom and data customers. Our services include: low voltage electrical systems (batteries, DC plants, rectifiers) installation and commissioning, grounding solutions, preventive maintenance and resistivity testing, decommissioning and replacement services, system upgrades, and distribution upgrades.