This document summarizes a webinar presented by ScottMadden on November 15, 2019. It discusses the "California duck curve" which illustrates how increasing solar capacity can change net load in California and pose operational challenges. Analysis shows the duck curve impacts have exceeded forecasts and are growing. Efforts to mitigate impacts include energy storage, time-of-use rates, and expanding regional energy markets. The webinar also covers growth in Western energy imbalance markets and considerations for new entrants. Finally, it addresses potential early retirements of nuclear plants in the US and the risk of reduced carbon-free electricity generation.
This semi-annual publication features our view of recent significant events and emerging trends in the energy industry. Themed “Managing with Uncertainty Fatigue,” this issue highlights the continuous challenges faced by the energy companies. Despite political and regulatory uncertainty in this election year, companies are running out of time in crafting adaptive strategies and are making substantial investment (and disinvestment) decisions despite this uncertainty.
ScottMadden recently joined industry leaders as a sponsor and presenter at Infocast’s 19th Annual Transmission Summit. Here, Todd Williams, partner and fossil practice co-leader at ScottMadden, reviewed the generation landscape and the impacts of the Clean Power Plan.
To learn more, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Distributed energy resources (DERs) can provide net benefits to the electric system (e.g., congestion relief) and broader society (e.g., emission reductions). However, despite these advantages, the deployment of high penetrations of DER has proved challenging. Against this backdrop, the electric utility is often singled out as a fundamental barrier to deployment of DER assets. To overcome the perceived electric utility shortcomings, many stakeholders conclude that a completely new model is needed for the electric industry.
ScottMadden disagrees with this assessment and instead believes electric utilities maintain natural advantages that can be leveraged to deploy renewables and DER assets as well or better than some models being offered. In our 51st Phase II Roadmap, ScottMadden proposes leveraging the natural advantages of the electric utility in order to accelerate the deployment and penetration of DER assets.
For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Hybrid resources: Challenges, Implications, Opportunities, and InnovationAndrew Gelston
Publication in the IEEE power & energy magazine November/December 2021 Issue on Hybrid renewable + Storage resources.
Layman explanation of why 1+1 = 3, rather then 2, with Hybrid co-optimizing internally as a single resource
This semi-annual publication features our view of recent significant events and emerging trends in the energy industry. Themed “Managing with Uncertainty Fatigue,” this issue highlights the continuous challenges faced by the energy companies. Despite political and regulatory uncertainty in this election year, companies are running out of time in crafting adaptive strategies and are making substantial investment (and disinvestment) decisions despite this uncertainty.
ScottMadden recently joined industry leaders as a sponsor and presenter at Infocast’s 19th Annual Transmission Summit. Here, Todd Williams, partner and fossil practice co-leader at ScottMadden, reviewed the generation landscape and the impacts of the Clean Power Plan.
To learn more, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Distributed energy resources (DERs) can provide net benefits to the electric system (e.g., congestion relief) and broader society (e.g., emission reductions). However, despite these advantages, the deployment of high penetrations of DER has proved challenging. Against this backdrop, the electric utility is often singled out as a fundamental barrier to deployment of DER assets. To overcome the perceived electric utility shortcomings, many stakeholders conclude that a completely new model is needed for the electric industry.
ScottMadden disagrees with this assessment and instead believes electric utilities maintain natural advantages that can be leveraged to deploy renewables and DER assets as well or better than some models being offered. In our 51st Phase II Roadmap, ScottMadden proposes leveraging the natural advantages of the electric utility in order to accelerate the deployment and penetration of DER assets.
For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Hybrid resources: Challenges, Implications, Opportunities, and InnovationAndrew Gelston
Publication in the IEEE power & energy magazine November/December 2021 Issue on Hybrid renewable + Storage resources.
Layman explanation of why 1+1 = 3, rather then 2, with Hybrid co-optimizing internally as a single resource
CT Self Storage Association Energy Summit presentationAdam Ramli
The panel of energy experts will cover everything from financing and rebates to installation and operations. Registration includes program and lunch. Fees are $45 for CT, MA, ME, and NH members. Nonmember rate is $60
Nextera Energy University of Southern California Investment CTimothy O'Brien
This past spring Zane Laws, Quinn Peebles and I competed in the University of Southern California Spring 2018 Investment Competition at USC in Los Angeles. We pitched a long position in NextEra Energy Inc, ticker NEE.
Industrial Solar Rooftop System Installation Powerpoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
Introducing Industrial Solar Rooftop System Installation PowerPoint Presentation Slides. The purpose of this presentation is to reduce annual electricity bill costs by shifting to solar energy. By using this solar power plant PPT visuals, you can showcase the energy consumption analysis of the manufacturing plant. Present issues and challenges related to the solar system with the help of a ready-to-use PPT complete deck. After that, depict the solutions to counter energy issues using a content-ready solar system for industry PowerPoint layouts. Highlight the renewable technologies that the industry can adopt and cost overview of different technologies. You can also depict the application of the solar system and illustrate various solar PV integration model workflow. The slides also explain permissions and regulatory key considerations required before project implementation. Power plant details, along with project description and specifications, are also included in our PPT slideshow. Showcase decision-making checklist for the solar project by using the installation of renewable energy PPT infographics. Depict estimated cost for the solar project, implementation schedule, PV operational and maintenance plan, etc., by incorporating professionally designed solar rooftop system PPT slide deck. https://bit.ly/2SSa2bt
Over the past 15 years, Australia’s renewable energy market has continued to attract massive interest from
Developers, Contractors, manufacturers, governments and local and international investors. This reflects global
energy trends driven by factors such as a push for diversification of energy sources and asset classes,
government incentives for clean energy technology developments and, importantly, the decreasing cost of
electricity from renewable energy sources.
The renewable energy industry in Australia is well-established and mature for some technologies (eg wind,
rooftop solar PV), developing in others (eg utility scale solar PV, solar thermal/CSP and hybrid solar) and at
commercialisation stage in others (eg geothermal, wave).
At this time of increasing market interest and development, it is relevant to consider key issues and market
trends in the construction, operation and regulatory aspects of projects, and critical bankability considerations
relating to each of these issues. While this paper focuses on issues that are of most interest to project Sponsors
and Lenders, many of these considerations are equally relevant to Contractors. This paper considers these
issues in the context of utility scale solar and wind projects in Australia.
March 2011 - Michigan Energy Forum - Joseph A. Malcoun IIAnnArborSPARK
Have you ever considered purchasing an electric vehicle? Want to find out what all the hype is about? Join us for an evening of information and updates on the rollout of electric vehicles in Michigan and the United States.
High Efficiency - A Green Revolution In Dc PowerEltek
An Eltek Valere Whitepaper:
How a revolution in DC Power Systems can reduce electricity usage and carbon emissions.
energy for the Telecom Industry.
For more information, visit www.eltekvalere.com
A number of factors are contributing to increases in renewable energy production in the United
States (and beyond). These factors include rapidly declining costs of electricity produced from
renewable energy sources, regulatory and policy obligations and incentives, and moves to reduce
pollution from fossil fuel-based power generation, including greenhouse gas emissions. While
not all renewable energy sources are variable, two such technologies – wind and solar PV –
currently dominate the growth of renewable electricity production. The production from wind
and solar PV tries to capture the freely available but varying amount of wind and solar
irradiance. As the share of electricity produced from variable renewable resources grows, so does
the need to integrate these resources in a cost-effective manner, i.e., to ensure that total
electricity production from all sources including variable renewable generation equals electricity
demand in real time. Also, a future electric system characterized by a rising share of renewable
energy will likely require concurrent changes to the existing transmission and distribution
(T&D) infrastructure. While this report does not delve into that topic, utilities, grid operators
and regulators must carefully plan for needed future investments in T&D, given the lead times
and complexities involved.
Hawaii - Transitioning to 100 per cent Renewable Energy - Limitations: Curren...CliftonHasegawa1
Hawaii has the highest electricity rates in the country
Residential 28.95 cents/kWh
Commercial 27.56 cents/kWh
The U.S. average is 13.6 cents per kilowatt hour
- Choose Energy “Electric Rates by State”
January 5, 2021
In mid-2015, the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET) was reduced from 41,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) to 33,000 GWh by 2020. The positive for the industry was that the amended legislation ended almost two years of uncertainty and frozen investment. The amendment also removed the provision for a review of the scheme every two years, locking in certainty for the rest of the decade. While 2015 was a tough year, it ended with much optimism. According to analysis by the Clean Energy Council and ROAM Consulting (now part of EY) , the revised target is expected to create more than $10 billion worth of investment and more than 6500 new jobs in large-scale renewable energy alone. Including the economic benefits from the small-scale scheme, the total benefit expected is $40.4 billion worth of investment and 15,200 jobs.
ScottMadden's Energy Industry Update for the 2019 Utility Supply Chain Confer...ScottMadden, Inc.
As economic growth continues, and policies are increasingly driven by state and regional issues, utilities are placing bets, with large investments, on various growth strategies. They continue to face opposition and challenges from various stakeholders with disparate interests. Energy and utility companies will try to thread the needle of developing and upgrading much needed infrastructure, while satisfying those interests.
During the 2019 Utility Supply Chain Conference, Cristin Lyons reviewed the latest Energy Industry Update and shared key highlights for topics including:
- Electrification: A summary of increased electrification activities (ie: transportation/space heating) being promoted by electric industry stakeholders, and electrification’s pros and cons
- Wholesale energy infrastructure development: A discussion of proposed gas and power transmission projects, potential regulatory changes, and surrounding issues/implications
- Grid modernization: Noteworthy efforts around the nation, including both the programs and the common themes.
Learn more at www.scottmadden.com.
CT Self Storage Association Energy Summit presentationAdam Ramli
The panel of energy experts will cover everything from financing and rebates to installation and operations. Registration includes program and lunch. Fees are $45 for CT, MA, ME, and NH members. Nonmember rate is $60
Nextera Energy University of Southern California Investment CTimothy O'Brien
This past spring Zane Laws, Quinn Peebles and I competed in the University of Southern California Spring 2018 Investment Competition at USC in Los Angeles. We pitched a long position in NextEra Energy Inc, ticker NEE.
Industrial Solar Rooftop System Installation Powerpoint Presentation SlidesSlideTeam
Introducing Industrial Solar Rooftop System Installation PowerPoint Presentation Slides. The purpose of this presentation is to reduce annual electricity bill costs by shifting to solar energy. By using this solar power plant PPT visuals, you can showcase the energy consumption analysis of the manufacturing plant. Present issues and challenges related to the solar system with the help of a ready-to-use PPT complete deck. After that, depict the solutions to counter energy issues using a content-ready solar system for industry PowerPoint layouts. Highlight the renewable technologies that the industry can adopt and cost overview of different technologies. You can also depict the application of the solar system and illustrate various solar PV integration model workflow. The slides also explain permissions and regulatory key considerations required before project implementation. Power plant details, along with project description and specifications, are also included in our PPT slideshow. Showcase decision-making checklist for the solar project by using the installation of renewable energy PPT infographics. Depict estimated cost for the solar project, implementation schedule, PV operational and maintenance plan, etc., by incorporating professionally designed solar rooftop system PPT slide deck. https://bit.ly/2SSa2bt
Over the past 15 years, Australia’s renewable energy market has continued to attract massive interest from
Developers, Contractors, manufacturers, governments and local and international investors. This reflects global
energy trends driven by factors such as a push for diversification of energy sources and asset classes,
government incentives for clean energy technology developments and, importantly, the decreasing cost of
electricity from renewable energy sources.
The renewable energy industry in Australia is well-established and mature for some technologies (eg wind,
rooftop solar PV), developing in others (eg utility scale solar PV, solar thermal/CSP and hybrid solar) and at
commercialisation stage in others (eg geothermal, wave).
At this time of increasing market interest and development, it is relevant to consider key issues and market
trends in the construction, operation and regulatory aspects of projects, and critical bankability considerations
relating to each of these issues. While this paper focuses on issues that are of most interest to project Sponsors
and Lenders, many of these considerations are equally relevant to Contractors. This paper considers these
issues in the context of utility scale solar and wind projects in Australia.
March 2011 - Michigan Energy Forum - Joseph A. Malcoun IIAnnArborSPARK
Have you ever considered purchasing an electric vehicle? Want to find out what all the hype is about? Join us for an evening of information and updates on the rollout of electric vehicles in Michigan and the United States.
High Efficiency - A Green Revolution In Dc PowerEltek
An Eltek Valere Whitepaper:
How a revolution in DC Power Systems can reduce electricity usage and carbon emissions.
energy for the Telecom Industry.
For more information, visit www.eltekvalere.com
A number of factors are contributing to increases in renewable energy production in the United
States (and beyond). These factors include rapidly declining costs of electricity produced from
renewable energy sources, regulatory and policy obligations and incentives, and moves to reduce
pollution from fossil fuel-based power generation, including greenhouse gas emissions. While
not all renewable energy sources are variable, two such technologies – wind and solar PV –
currently dominate the growth of renewable electricity production. The production from wind
and solar PV tries to capture the freely available but varying amount of wind and solar
irradiance. As the share of electricity produced from variable renewable resources grows, so does
the need to integrate these resources in a cost-effective manner, i.e., to ensure that total
electricity production from all sources including variable renewable generation equals electricity
demand in real time. Also, a future electric system characterized by a rising share of renewable
energy will likely require concurrent changes to the existing transmission and distribution
(T&D) infrastructure. While this report does not delve into that topic, utilities, grid operators
and regulators must carefully plan for needed future investments in T&D, given the lead times
and complexities involved.
Hawaii - Transitioning to 100 per cent Renewable Energy - Limitations: Curren...CliftonHasegawa1
Hawaii has the highest electricity rates in the country
Residential 28.95 cents/kWh
Commercial 27.56 cents/kWh
The U.S. average is 13.6 cents per kilowatt hour
- Choose Energy “Electric Rates by State”
January 5, 2021
In mid-2015, the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET) was reduced from 41,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) to 33,000 GWh by 2020. The positive for the industry was that the amended legislation ended almost two years of uncertainty and frozen investment. The amendment also removed the provision for a review of the scheme every two years, locking in certainty for the rest of the decade. While 2015 was a tough year, it ended with much optimism. According to analysis by the Clean Energy Council and ROAM Consulting (now part of EY) , the revised target is expected to create more than $10 billion worth of investment and more than 6500 new jobs in large-scale renewable energy alone. Including the economic benefits from the small-scale scheme, the total benefit expected is $40.4 billion worth of investment and 15,200 jobs.
ScottMadden's Energy Industry Update for the 2019 Utility Supply Chain Confer...ScottMadden, Inc.
As economic growth continues, and policies are increasingly driven by state and regional issues, utilities are placing bets, with large investments, on various growth strategies. They continue to face opposition and challenges from various stakeholders with disparate interests. Energy and utility companies will try to thread the needle of developing and upgrading much needed infrastructure, while satisfying those interests.
During the 2019 Utility Supply Chain Conference, Cristin Lyons reviewed the latest Energy Industry Update and shared key highlights for topics including:
- Electrification: A summary of increased electrification activities (ie: transportation/space heating) being promoted by electric industry stakeholders, and electrification’s pros and cons
- Wholesale energy infrastructure development: A discussion of proposed gas and power transmission projects, potential regulatory changes, and surrounding issues/implications
- Grid modernization: Noteworthy efforts around the nation, including both the programs and the common themes.
Learn more at www.scottmadden.com.
Terry Mohn, Chief Innovation Officer, Balance Energy Vice Chairman, GridWise Alliance
Implementing large renewable energy resources: Is storage the solution to renewable generation?
• Deploying carbon reducing technologies such as wind,
solar, geothermal and plug-in vehicles
• Meeting the challenges of storage and transportation of Renewable energies such as wind and solar
• Developing a smarter grid in which users can produce their own power and provide its own localized storage
Energy Industry Update Webcast: Don't Stop Believin'ScottMadden, Inc.
To coincide with the release of the latest Energy Industry Update, ScottMadden joined forces with Energy Central to present an interactive webinar, “ScottMadden’s Energy Industry Update: Don’t Stop Believin’.” During this session, our industry experts shared their views and fielded questions related to grid modernization efforts around the nation, evolving federal policy toward wholesale energy infrastructure development, and opportunities for and possible trade-offs with increased electrification.
The 2009 American Recover and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) promises substantial funding for energy efficiency programs – to the tune of $26 billion – and many in the business of energy efficiency such as TAC are looking for ways to access its funding. In order to educate its employees and partners on the impact of the ARRA, TAC presented an educational webinar in which Callahan addressed the stimulus package, the Obama administration's impact on energy policies, and the role TAC can play in delivering energy related projects.
How the Energy Efficiency sector can embrace Exponential Leadership principles to spark meaningful change for the environment. Oct 2019 Keynote presentation at The Power of Collaboration conference hosted by ESG / Direct Technology.
Energy Efficiency - Good for the World’s Economy; Good for the Nation’s Econo...Alliance To Save Energy
Kateri Callahan
President, Alliance to Save Energy
States awaiting stimulus funds will be pleased to know that when it comes to funding energy efficiency programs, their dollars will go far. Drastically reduced energy consumption and immediate job growth are just some of the benefits that effective policies and programs can bring, particularly to the Appalachian region, which has the highest energy consumption in the country. Kateri Callahan presented these findings to the annual Charlotte Regional Partnership Investors Board in Charlotte, N.C., where already progressive energy efficiency policies and programs are taking root. Callahan also briefed the audience of investors and board members on the climate and energy bills moving through Congress.
Energy Efficiency – Good for the World’s Economy; Good for the Nation’s Econo...Alliance To Save Energy
States awaiting stimulus funds will be pleased to know that when it comes to funding energy efficiency programs, their dollars will go far. Drastically reduced energy consumption and immediate job growth are just some of the benefits that effective policies and programs can bring, particularly to the Appalachian region, which has the highest energy consumption in the country. Kateri Callahan presented these findings to the annual Charlotte Regional Partnership Investors Board in Charlotte, N.C., where already progressive energy efficiency policies and programs are taking root. Callahan also briefed the audience of investors and board members on the climate and energy bills moving through Congress.
Overview of Utility Challenges and Responses to Distributed Solar EnergyScottMadden, Inc.
Utility planning is changing with the rapid growth of distributed solar in certain markets. Over the long term, market fundamentals favor the continued growth of distributed solar energy. This will access business and operational challenges for utilities. This insight outlines strategies utilities can deploy to successfully incorporate distributed solar energy into their business model or generation portfolio.
Governor Murphy, through Executive Order 28, has set New Jersey on the path toward transitioning to 100% clean energy by 2050.
In June, the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) issued a draft of an updated Energy Master Plan (EMP) that encompasses a dramatically broader scope than previous EMPs, and features a series of seven strategies that will guide the state to address the imminent threat of climate change and to reach Governor Murphy’s 100 percent clean energy goal.
This timely webinar features experts who will provide an overview of the EMP draft, and how it has the potential to result in significant economic benefits, including the creation of new jobs, industries and workforce development opportunities for the state’s residents and business community.
The NJ BPU is accepting comments on the EMP draft until September 16th. Please join us so that you can add your voice with others in the sustainable business community to help make the EMP a strong and effective roadmap to creating a clean energy economy.
How Energy Master Planning helps bridge the implementation gap for local governments' Climate Action Plans.
Presentation made at Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative Forum on June 26, 2019.
How Energy Master Planning helps bridge the implementation gap for local governments' Climate Action Plans.
Presentation made at Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative Forum on June 26, 2019.
How Energy Master Planning helps bridge the implementation gap for local governments' Climate Action Plans.
Presentation made at Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative Forum on June 26, 2019.
Speaking to participants of the Asia Pacific Research Center's Peer Review on Energy Efficiency, Castelli offered a status update on energy efficiency in the U.S., and the ways that energy efficiency programs are financed, monitored and measured there. After briefing the audience on the history of energy legislation in the U.S., Castelli introduced them to the energy efficiency provisions of the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
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Creating IT Value-A Better Way to Make IT Investment DecisionsScottMadden, Inc.
All IT organizations are resource constrained—demand exceeds supply. Organizations need criteria to decide which projects warrant allocation of high-value constrained resources. This is the second in a series on maximizing IT investment value.
Given the myriad challenges faced by the industry today, natural gas local distribution companies can benefit from assessing business performance through benchmarking to help identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities. ScottMadden has a low-cost approach to providing this information to its clients, as described in our Natural Gas Benchmarking document. The objective of this review is to provide high-level financial and operating comparisons that will help company management identify potential opportunities for improvement.
For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Given the myriad challenges faced by the industry today, natural gas local distribution companies can benefit from assessing business performance through benchmarking to help identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities. ScottMadden has a low-cost approach to providing this information to its clients, as described in our Natural Gas Benchmarking document. The objective of this review is to provide high-level financial and operating comparisons that will help company management identify potential opportunities for improvement.
For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
With ever increasing performance pressures on fossil units, operators will be required to do more with less. In the face of these challenges and myriad others, benchmarking is a critically important tool. This report outlines ScottMadden’s approach to fossil fleet benchmarking, which provides operators with the analytics needed to succeed.
Overcoming the Challenges of Large Capital Programs/ProjectsScottMadden, Inc.
Effective capital program/project delivery is a critical competency for any electric utility to achieve high performance. However, project scope creep, schedule delays, and cost increases have become the rule rather than the exception. Over the past 10 years, the electric utility industry has seen large demands on its projects and construction management organizations to ensure compliance with a number of concerns. Large capital programs/projects come with a variety of complicated planning, implementation, and workforce/vendor management challenges. Using EPU projects as an example, we will provide you with ways to overcome these challenges for any large capital program/project. This article can help you successfully plan, deliver, and control/monitor your large capital program/project.
ScottMadden HR Shared Services Benchmarking Study Highlights 2019ScottMadden, Inc.
ScottMadden has joined forces with American Productivity & Quality Center (APQC), a benchmarking and best practices research organization, to conduct the sixth cycle of the HR Shared Services (HRSS) Benchmarking Study. This study identifies gaps in HR SS benchmarking data specific to service center and center of expertise (CoE) staffing and performance metrics, targeting HRSS organizations with a service center and CoEs. For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
With ever increasing performance pressures on fossil units, operators will be required to do more with less. In the face of these challenges and myriad others, benchmarking is a critically important tool. This report outlines ScottMadden’s approach to fossil fleet benchmarking, which provides operators with the analytics needed to succeed.
ScottMadden Finance Shared Services Benchmark Highlights 2020ScottMadden, Inc.
ScottMadden has joined forces with American Productivity & Quality Center (APQC), a benchmarking and best practices research organization, to conduct the fifth cycle of the Finance Shared Services Benchmarking Study. This study covers both trends and benchmarks, and is focused on the shared services delivery model. Topics covered include the delivery model, staffing and performance, technology, and scope of services. For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Combined cycle plants may have fewer moving parts than coal plants, but that does not mean that their operations are any easier to analyze. Relatively limited operating experience and sparse data allow beliefs to take root—some well-founded and others less so. This report takes a quick look at three such beliefs and offers some tantalizing, although preliminary, observations on these questions:
Do higher capacity factors really result in lower non-fuel costs?
Do older units that start more frequently have higher non-fuel costs?
Do merchant operators do a better job of cost containment compared to rate base operators?
Technology is a key enabler for achieving the synergies and savings associated with a shared services delivery model and are important tools for running an HR service center. This is the second session in an HR Shared Services learning series that ScottMadden presented in conjunction with SSON. In this session, we reviewed a range of HR technologies to consider as you plan your shared services operation. We discuss the key functions of different types of technologies, important requirements and tips for evaluating different solutions, and guidelines for estimating technology costs.
For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
A solid business case provides the foundation for implementing a successful shared services organization. This is the first session in an HR Shared Services learning series that ScottMadden presented in conjunction with SSON. In this session, we covered the elements of a good business case including examining current costs, projecting costs and savings based on your future design, and conducting sensitivity analysis to understand possible outcomes. This presentation provides detailed guidelines and lessons learned for developing a sound business case.
For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Fundamentals of Designing, Building, & Implementing a Service Delivery CenterScottMadden, Inc.
ScottMadden recently partnered with APQC for a complimentary three-part webinar series focused on shared services.
This webinar session focused on the essential activities to plan, launch, and stabilize a new shared services operation including: critical success factors for your business case, top 10 implementation challenges, and three keys to post-launch success.
ScottMadden recently partnered with APQC for a complimentary three-part webinar series focused on shared services.
This webinar session, presented by Brad DeMent and Jerred Crosby, partners at ScottMadden, addressed employee engagement, continuous improvement, new service offerings, and expanding the scope of operations.
California’s Combined Cycle Costs in the Age of the Duck CurveScottMadden, Inc.
During the 69th Annual AREGC Conference, Quentin Watkins, manager at ScottMadden, discussed regional considerations of renewable penetration impacts on combined cycle non-fuel O&M costs. This presentation reviews California's combined cycle costs in the age of the duck curve. To learn more, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Over the last ten years, the U.S. nuclear industry has seen large demands on its capital project/major modification organizations with the mandate to ensure compliance for a number of concerns. As the nuclear fleet continues to age, projects like these will continue to surface, representing large capital exposure for nuclear power plants. For that reason, successful execution of capital projects has never been more important. ScottMadden believes it is critical to ensure the capital projects organization and its projects are structured and organized with clear roles and responsibilities, disciplined in the execution of policies and procedures, and systematic about informing senior leadership of the likelihood and potential costs of project risks.
Success of your capital program depends on the ability to manage a portfolio of projects well and the ability to execute each project’s required actions on time, on budget, and with quality. ScottMadden’s Capital Program Assessment examines how the capital program is implemented—from top to bottom—with a look at the PMO, a specific project selected by our client, and a review of the performance reporting and tools in place. Our approach analyzes these critical areas to provide a detailed assessment of your capital program with actionable recommendations.
This report focuses on natural gas distribution businesses and/or executives contemplating adding natural gas distribution businesses to their current business portfolio. To assist executives assessing strategic direction, we performed in-depth analyses of strategic focus, resulting return on equity (ROE), and shareholder return across the natural gas distribution companies.
Here, we review our analysis and examination of a panel of 10 natural gas distribution companies to show the relationship between strategic direction and resulting performance, both internal performance metrics and attendant shareholder return.
For more information, please visit www.scottmadden.com.
Generation Trends: What are the Impacts on Transmission? ScottMadden, Inc.
Todd Williams, partner at ScottMadden, recently presented “Generation Trends – What Are the Impacts on Transmission?” at the fourth annual Transmission Summit West. This presentation focused on how natural gas prices, carbon legislation, and renewable generation sources will drive the need for transmission infrastructure investment.
The Electric Vehicle Market: Utility Perspective and Considerations for Utili...ScottMadden, Inc.
The growth of the Plug-In Electric Vehicles (PEV) is creating an opportunity for forward-thinking utilities to leverage their size and scale and deploy PEV charging infrastructure to support load growth, extend customer engagement, and grow the PEV market. This presentation is designed to help utilities who are considering the expansion of their current electric transportation program to include more PEV infrastructure and those who are considering the initial launch of their PEV program. Key program criteria and design considerations are presented to help encourage the thoughtful planning and design of a PEV infrastructure program that will help your utility capitalize on the growing PEV market.
Overcoming the Challenges of Large Capital Programs/ProjectsScottMadden, Inc.
Effective capital program/project delivery is a critical competency for any electric utility to achieve high performance. However, project scope creep, schedule delays, and cost increases have become the rule rather than the exception. Over the past 10 years, the electric utility industry has seen large demands on its projects and construction management organizations to ensure compliance with a number of concerns. Large capital programs/projects come with a variety of complicated planning, implementation, and workforce/vendor management challenges. Using EPU projects as an example, we will provide you with ways to overcome these challenges for any large capital program/project. This article can help you successfully plan, deliver, and control/monitor your large capital program/project.
ScottMadden can help you successfully plan, deliver, and control/monitor your large capital program/project. Contact us to discuss any questions you may have.
ScottMadden’s Capital Program Assessment examines how the capital program is implemented with a look at the PMO and a review of the performance reporting and tools in place.
Customer satisfaction is a critical measure of success for all shared services organizations. This is the fifth session of a HR Shared Services learning series that ScottMadden is presenting in conjunction with Shared Services and Outsourcing Network (SSON). Part five covers approaches and techniques for measuring satisfaction and we describe key dimensions of satisfaction. The presentation includes trends in customer satisfaction data from ScottMadden’s shared services customer surveys ranging from baseline surveys conducted pre-launch to on-going surveys for mature shared services organizations.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
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The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
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2. Cristin Lyons
Partner and Energy Practice Leader
Cristin Lyons is a partner with ScottMadden and leads the
firm’s Energy practice. Until April of 2018, she led the firm’s
Grid Transformation practice, which helps clients adapt to
the operational, planning, customer, and regulatory changes
driven by the increasing penetration of distributed energy
resources. Since joining the firm in 1999, Cristin has
consulted with myriad energy clients on issues ranging from
process and organizational redesign to merger integration
to project and program management. She is also a frequent
speaker and panelist at conferences across the country.
Cristin earned a B.A. in political science and Spanish from
Gettysburg College and an M.B.A. from the Cox School of
Business at Southern Methodist University. She is also a
member of Phi Beta Kappa.
4. Paul Quinlan
Clean Tech Manager
Paul Quinlan is a clean tech manager with ScottMadden. In
this role, he assists clean energy and utility clients with
market research, strategic planning, business planning,
modeling, and due diligence evaluations. He also co-leads
ScottMadden’s Grid Edge community of practice. Prior to
joining ScottMadden, he worked as managing director of
the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association, a
nonprofit organization focused on renewable energy and
energy efficiency policy issues. He has also taught energy
courses at North Carolina State University, served on the
board of directors of Clean Energy Durham, and served as
a grand jury member for the Helsinki Challenge. Paul
earned a master of public policy and a master of
environmental management from Duke University and a
B.S. from the University of Notre Dame.
13. Subba Nishtala
Director
Subba Nishtala returned to ScottMadden in 2019 as a
director, having previously worked for the firm for three
years from 2006 until 2009. Subba comes to ScottMadden
with more than 17 years of experience in the electric utility
industry, having worked in a number of mission-critical roles
and business transformations at Arizona Public Service
(APS) and Progress Energy (now Duke Energy). These
roles included director of strategic procurement, director for
strategic initiatives on wholesale markets, director for fuels
procurement and business support on the energy trading
floor, and director for IT resource planning and strategy.
Subba earned an M.B.A. from the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.S. in civil engineering from
North Carolina State University.
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22. Sean Lawrie
Partner
Sean Lawrie joined ScottMadden in 2005. He possesses
expertise across a broad range of functions within the
energy generation sector. Sean has successfully completed
more than 150 projects for over 30 energy generation clients
in nuclear operations, fossil, and gas generation. Sean
specializes in process improvement, organizational design
and staffing, cybersecurity, and plant modernization. Prior to
joining ScottMadden, Sean worked for several General
Electric businesses, including GE Capital and GE Energy.
He earned an undergraduate degree from the University of
Guelph and an M.B.A. from the Babcock Graduate School of
Management at Wake Forest University.
28. Greg Litra
Partner and Director of Research
Greg Litra is a partner with ScottMadden, with principal
expertise in financial, economic and regulatory analysis,
strategic planning, corporate governance, risk
management, and transaction support. He specializes in the
energy and utilities business sectors. He also leads the
firm’s energy, clean tech, and sustainability research
activities and spearheads the publication of ScottMadden’s
Energy Industry Update. Prior to joining the firm in 1995,
Greg was a corporate lawyer and business litigator on Wall
Street and in Atlanta. As a lawyer, Greg worked with
utilities, investment banks, and other companies in equity
and debt offerings, project and secured financings,
corporate litigation, and transaction due diligence.