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But not every platform is built for the complexities of energy development. Some are GIS rebrands. Others lack real domain expertise. And too many overpromise during demos but underdeliver when it counts. With every renewables project, your siting process touches permitting, policy, engineering, land use, and community outreach. The platform you choose should support all of it—not just provide basic maps. Here are five questions to ask any vendor: 1. How many energy developers currently use your platform? 2. How many total projects or miles of infrastructure have been assessed? 3. How often is your environmental and permitting data refreshed? 4. Do you offer access to in-house environmental or regulatory specialists? 5. What support, onboarding, and training do you provide? The right answers indicate a platform that’s robust, reliable, and ready to scale with your portfolio. Better yet, they signal a vendor that understands the stakes of infrastructure siting, and won’t leave you navigating the process alone. Choosing the wrong tool slows you down. Choosing the right one gives you a competitive edge. **→ Use our Buyer’s Guide as your evaluation framework. 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