Case Study: Aeronautics Facility in Cape Cod achieves optimal electric utility ownership decision with Veolia North America

Ownership Structures Examined at Aeronautics Facility

Veolia North America’s energy consulting group, SourceOne, was retained by the Aeronautics Facility in Cape Cod to perform a comprehensive analysis and valuation of its electric distribution system. The client — a 22,000‑acre property with a nominal 13 MVA utility supporting four military commands — wanted an objective assessment of utility ownership, privatization benefits, and strategies to reduce operating costs.

SourceOne evaluated privatization scenarios, operating‑cost reductions, real estate development opportunities, potential high‑voltage transmission connections, and large‑scale wind and solar integration. Veolia North America concluded that continued government ownership delivers the highest value, providing the client with detailed technical documentation, options for robust grid management, and pathways to deploy clean‑power technologies.