Light-duty consumer vehicles often own the spotlight in the world of electric vehicles. Now, 15 states have put their focus on accelerating the market for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles by signing a memorandum of understanding. See how utilities can prepare as the MOU signees develop an action plan within the next six months.
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Each state is a laboratory for how incentives will support the rollout of electric vehicles. New York's proposed Make-Ready Program poses implications for electric vehicle users and…
This article highlights how an effective recovery approach to COVID-19 will take a long-term view and addresses the following areas essential to ESG strategy.
How does Hawaii plan to achieve its ambitious goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045? This ScottMadden and SEPA article, featured in the April 2020 Public Utilities…
This report, prepared by ScottMadden for WIRES, includes a comprehensive overview of the state of play of transmission. It examines, region by region, the challenges posed by…
New York recently issued an Order setting energy targets for the state and establishing policies to drive energy storage development. This white paper explores key topics and…
This white paper highlights some recent actions by electric utilities to support electric vehicle workplace charging.
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Themed "Don’t Stop Believin'," this issue explores the growth strategies energy and utility companies are undertaking and how they are developing and modernizing needed infrastructure. We also…
This report focuses on the growth of the Plug-In Electric Vehicles and deep understanding of utility businesses, which has helped us assist in implementing new technologies for…
The ScottMadden Energy Industry Update – Winter 2015 Changes: Turn and Face the Strange
The energy industry is changing, and its regulatory and financial moorings are shifting. Continuing cost declines in distributed resources take place alongside new gas and nuclear plant…
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 –…
In this section of the Energy Industry Update, we summarize key clean tech developments, such as Clean Power Plan litigation and planning, Congress’ extension of renewables tax…
The evolution of energy markets presents financial and operational benefits for participating utilities. Access this ScottMadden article to learn about key considerations for potential market participants.
What are the implications of the potential loss of carbon-free generation? This article examines key issues and what it means for the energy future.
Developing a regulatory plan now will enable utilities to more efficiently manage the recovery period of COVID-19. Learn about what commissions and utility leaders should be considering.
When implemented, the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) set off a multi-decade period of competitive transition for electricity markets. This article highlights how FERC…
Recent headwinds from regulators in some states have shown that the grid modernization proposals of utilities are by no means guaranteed approval. This white paper highlights the…
Access this white paper for an in-depth comparison of utility-scale and distributed renewables. Learn how to best integrate and effectively manage these resources to maximize benefits to…
Public utilities and regulators are implementing various forms of regulatory mechanisms that decouple revenues from commodity sales to remove a disincentive or create an incentive for utilities…
A materiality assessment can help a company determine what issues are most important to investors, customers, employees, and other key stakeholders. This white paper provides an overview…
On January 8, 2018, FERC terminated the proceeding initiated in September 2017 (Docket No. RM18-1-000) to address the proposed rule on grid reliability and resilience pricing (DOE…
Blockchain technology carries a similar revolutionary potential to that of the internet, though be wary of the hype. This report focuses on how blockchains work, the current…
This report provides an overview of the steps that you can take to achieve sustainable cost reductions.
Stu Pearman, partner and energy practice leader at ScottMadden, was recently quoted in GenerationHub’s article “Consultant: Utilities should avoid ‘victim mentality’ and lead on DG." This article…
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ScottMadden recently joined the Solar Electric Power Association to lead a group of U.S. energy industry executives to Germany to exchange information with electricity and solar market…
Establishing a governance model for NERC compliance is key to mitigate violations found by auditors and avoid costly fines for governance models.
Learn how to face the many challenges of implementing a successful enterprise cybersecurity program in this short video.
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This semi-annual publication features our view of recent significant events and emerging trends in the energy industry.
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This issue’s theme is “An Uncertain Horizon.” After enduring 2009’s soft energy demand and low prices, energy and utility companies are now beginning to think again about…
The Energy Industry Update (EIU) is a compendium of breaking news, emerging issues, and recent developments in the energy industry.
The Energy Industry Update (EIU) is a compendium of breaking news, emerging issues, and recent developments in the energy industry.
The energy industry is changing, and its regulatory and financial moorings are shifting. Competitive markets combined with other factors may lead to early nuclear unit retirement. Continuing…
The latest Energy Industry Update examines the direction and magnitude of some of the changes and what utilities are doing to prepare for and thrive in a…
This Update, themed “Generation to Generation: An Energy Evolution,” examines the strategic drivers that are challenging, and propelling, our industry and what utilities are doing to anticipate,…
Themed “Recalibration,” this Update examines some of the emerging and continuing trends in the industry, with the hope that it will help energy executives “recalibrate” as our…
ScottMadden assisted a large Midwestern investor-owned utility to improve its supply chain organization’s strategy, governance, and operations including the supply chain organization’s relationship to the business units…
There is often an insightful story hidden in the data which will tells you how you are operating the business, and the objective of data analysis is…
In this section of the Energy Industry Update, we take a quick look at potential energy policy changes under the Trump administration, tax reform proposals and their…
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 –…
This section of the Energy Industry Update reviews energy and utility companies and how they are accommodating larger penetration of renewable resources (including distributed PV) on their…
In this section of the Energy Industry Update, we explain how new distributed energy technology, customer preferences, and new participants are impacting utilities and the traditional regulatory…
The Energy Industry Update is a compendium of breaking news, emerging issues, and recent developments in the energy industry.
The Energy Industry Update (EIU) is a compendium of breaking news, emerging issues, and recent developments in the energy industry.
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President Joe Biden is expected to pursue an “all-of-government” approach to climate change. With a strong focus on energy, climate, and environmental justice, this all-of-government approach is…
The following video features Cristin Lyons, partner and energy practice leader and Justin Stevens, partner as they discuss the ScottMadden Grid Modernization Road Map – a set…
