Electric Power Consulting

At AEC we understand the complete picture of the electric markets having been leading the strategic plan for one of the largest utilities in the US.   We know the issues from regulations to de-regulations to generation planning to residential consumer choice.  The issues are vast and far between.  There are known market experts in each of these issues, but ultimately the picture needs to be put together.   We specialize in putting the pieces together to create a robust strategic plan so whether its your board, utility commision, and/or the rate payer they understand your vision.  We can help in scenario planning to acquistion due dilligence.

 

AEC expertise range from:

• Assist in developing and/or implementing a robust process for Resource Planning
• Formulate a process to identify and measure risk for:
  –  Climate Policy and Carbon Pricing
  –  Renewable Subsidies
  –  Economy / Load Forecasting
  –  Market Game Changers
• Develop hedging programs to mitigate price volatility
• Assist in Scenario Planning
• Third Party Affirmation on Strategy / Resource Plan – Support investment decisions for internal and regulatory needs
• Technology Assessment – Evaluate technology on both Engineering and Financial basis
• Fuel Sourcing – Help identify the optimal fuel supply sources
• Regulation / Policy Impact Study – Evaluate Impacts to the Market and/or Particular Assets
• Business Opportunities – Identify cross functional opportunities to extract more value (e.g. Gas Trading, Optimizing stranded assets)
• Assist in formulation and design of Power Trading to balance risk and internal goals