Paces

he says.‍As Demeter continues to evolve and enter into the BESS and data centers markets, Paces has become a core part of its strategy. By reducing early-stage risk and providing strategic expertise, Paces empowers Demeter to focus on what matters most: securing the best land positions and delivering successful projects in an increasingly complex renewable energy landscape.

, a period marked by incomplete datasets, clunky workflows, and the risk of pouring months of effort into non-viable sites. What he needed was accurate, actionable data and a partner who understood the nuances of early-stage development. That’s when Demeter turned to Paces.‍With Paces, Demeter can now centralize permitting, interconnection, and environmental data in one place. High-quality datasets, paired with the strategic expertise from the Paces team, enable Scott’s team to catch fatal flaws upfront and focus only on viable sites. ‍The shift has been transformative. Before Paces, Demeter relied on vendors and manual processes that produced incomplete or unreliable data, often requiring extra work to validate results. With Paces, Demeter now has access to accurate, centralized data and expert support all in one platform. This allows Scott’s team to generate targeted lead lists in days, expand confidently into new states, and pursue emerging opportunities in BESS and data centers.

I started by driving around in a car, following three-phase lines back to substations, and calling utilities to confirm utility service territories, substation ownership, etc.