DERMS

Empowering The Future Of Energy: Parsons DERMS

Resiliency, Reliability And Economy For Today's Power Environment

At Parsons, we know that today’s energy landscape is rapidly evolving—and we're here to help you navigate it with confidence. Parsons Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) is designed to tackle the toughest challenges, from grid resilience and reliability to economic optimization, all while seamlessly integrating all your points of energy generation and storage.

Our cutting-edge platform empowers utilities to stay ahead of the curve with proactive disruption planning, real-time monitoring, and robust cybersecurity—all while maximizing the use of renewable energy. Whether you're integrating solar panels, electric vehicles, or energy storage systems, Parsons DERMS makes your grid smarter, stronger, and more cost-effective.

What Is A Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS)?

A Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) is a software and IoT platform designed to manage and optimize the operation of distributed energy resources (DERs) within an electrical grid. DERs include a variety of energy sources and storage solutions such as solar panels, wind turbines, battery storage systems, electric vehicles, and demand response resources. The primary goal of a DERMS is to integrate these diverse energy resources into the grid in a way that enhances reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.

Why Choose Parsons DERMS?

Experience Resilience in Every Corner of Your Grid

Parsons DERMS enhances grid resiliency by integrating and managing a variety of DER’s with legacy fuel supplies empowering grid operators with resiliency outcomes and capabilities.

Rapid Deployment and Integration on the Fly

From wind turbines to thermostats and everything in between, our platform integrates all energy sources and data points—traditional and renewable—into a single, intelligent system that works for you. Leveraging open standards, you won’t face hardships of replacing your existing equipment until you want to.

Economic Optimization Improving Grid Performance

Parsons DERMS doesn’t just make your grid more reliable—it makes it more economically efficient. Our solutions lower operational costs, delay infrastructure investments, and unlock new revenue streams through energy market participation.

Overcoming Grid Challenges With Parsons DERMS

As the energy landscape shifts toward a more distributed and renewable future, utilities face complex challenges—from integrating a diverse range of energy resources to navigating regulatory hurdles. Parsons DERMS is your all-in-one solution, purpose-built to help grid operators and utilities conquer these obstacles while driving innovation and efficiency.

At Parsons, we don’t just understand the energy sector—we help shape its future. Our team delivers advanced software, technology, and engineering solutions that address the most pressing grid challenges, while ensuring regulatory compliance and future-proof performance.

Why Parsons DERMS Is Different

Tailored Services for Grid Operators: We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re a small utility or a major grid operator, our DERMS solutions are customized to meet your specific energy needs and challenges.

Proactive Maintenance Beyond Just Energy Usage Data: Parsons DERMS monitors the health of grid components and elements such as transformers to predict potential failures – mitigating unexpected breakdowns.

Faster Responses to Outages: Parsons DERMS identifies potential and current faults enabling faster restoration times with actionable intelligence.

Platform Features

Scalability, Interoperability, and Cybersecurity: Built for the Modern Grid

Scalability: Whether your grid is managing a small neighborhood or an entire city, Parsons DERMS grows with you. Our platform is designed to scale seamlessly, ensuring that as your grid expands, your energy management remains efficient and secure.
Interoperability: Parsons DERMS integrates effortlessly with both legacy systems and modern technology stacks. From customer billing systems to advanced meter infrastructure (AMI), our platform works with your existing infrastructure, enhancing performance without disruption.
Cybersecurity: As the grid becomes more connected, it becomes more vulnerable to cyber threats. That’s why we prioritize security at every level of our DERMS platform, with proactive defenses that safeguard your grid from emerging risks.

Comprehensive Integration Across All Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)

Our platform doesn’t just stop at energy management—it extends across all types of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) to provide full visibility and control. No matter the resource, Parsons DERMS optimizes your grid to maximize performance and resilience.

Integrated Resources Include:
- Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
- Wind Turbines
- Thermostats

- Battery Storage
- Electric Vehicles & Vehicle to Grid (V2G)
- Hydro Power
- Natural Gas Generation

- Backup Generators
- Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)
- Energy Management Systems (EMS)

With Parsons DERMS, you can confidently integrate new energy sources while managing legacy fuel supplies, ensuring a smooth transition toward a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Comprehensive Integration Across All Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)

Integrated Resources Include:
- Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
- Wind Turbines
- Thermostats
- Battery Storage
- Electric Vehicles & Vehicle to Grid (V2G)
- Hydro Power
- Natural Gas Generation
- Backup Generators
- Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS)
- Energy Management Systems (EMS)

With Parsons DERMS, you can confidently integrate new energy sources while managing legacy fuel supplies, ensuring a smooth transition toward a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Standards-Based Technology for Seamless Operation and Secure Interoperability

Parsons DERMS utilizes standards-based technology to ensure vendor independence, easy upgrades, and smooth integration across platforms. Our commitment to standards like OpenADR and IEEE 2030.5 means that you’re not locked into proprietary systems—giving you the freedom and flexibility to scale and evolve as needed.

OpenADR: Ensures efficient demand response and energy automation across your grid, improving communication and response times.
IEEE 2030.5: Delivers standardization across Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), ensuring that your grid stays flexible and vendor independent.

System Integration for a Smarter Grid

A truly intelligent grid doesn’t operate in isolation—it integrates seamlessly with your existing systems to enhance performance across the board. Parsons DERMS connects effortlessly with critical operational tools to give you full visibility and control over your grid.

Key Integrations Include:
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Meter Data Management (MDM)

- Customer Care and Billing Systems (CIS, CCB)
- Outage Management Systems (OMS)

- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- SCADA & Automated Distribution Management Systems
- Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) and Transformer Monitoring

By integrating with these vital systems, Parsons DERMS streamlines your operations, improves decision-making, and reduces downtime, giving you a smarter, more connected grid.

System Integration for a Smarter Grid

Key Integrations Include:
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Meter Data Management (MDM)
- Customer Care and Billing Systems (CIS, CCB)
- Outage Management Systems (OMS)
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- SCADA & Automated Distribution Management Systems
- Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) and Transformer Monitoring

By integrating with these vital systems, Parsons DERMS streamlines your operations, improves decision-making, and reduces downtime, giving you a smarter, more connected grid.

Optimizing Energy for Maximum Economic Efficiency

Key Optimization Features

Energy Market Participation

Enables participation in programs that compensate consumers for reducing energy usage during peak times with turn-key Demand Response, Ancillary Services, and real-time actionable pricing signals.

Renewable Integration

Seamlessly manage fluctuations in solar and wind energy to ensure a steady supply. Minimizing renewable energy waste by better matching supply with demand and our curtailment reduction technology.

Energy Storage Optimization

Control the charging and discharging of battery storage systems for optimal performance as well as provide backup power during outages, reducing economic losses from downtime.

Facility Management

Provide facility efficiency rating, scoring and program management for utility commercial and industrial customers. Track direct efficiency program impacts at customer facilities.

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Ready To Optimize Your Grid?

Let Parsons DERMS show you how seamless integration and renewable energy optimization can transform your operations for the future.