It is our view that establishing a governance model for NERC compliance is key to mitigate violations found by auditors and avoid costly fines. Asset owners must provide governance and oversight. We see well-defined compliance processes and open communication with outsourced providers as critical to success.
We don’t solve problems with canned methodologies. We help you solve the right problem in the right way. Our experience ensures that the solution works for you.
ScottMadden was asked to work with EKPC, a generation and transmission cooperative, to develop a new strategic and business plan for the generation and transmission cooperative.
In this presentation, we will look at the operational considerations for joining the Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) across the following categories: marketing and trading, transmission operations, generation,…
In this white paper, we analyze the primary models of governance used to oversee RPA programs, explore how a center of expertise can support an RPA program,…
This report shares the top findings from the 2017 Shared Services for Finance & Accounting event.
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…
During a recent fact-finding trip to the U.K., led by SEPA, we gathered practical lessons for the U.S. and new approaches to growing challenges in the industry.…
This white paper, prepared on behalf of the EEI, reviews the “Two-step” Discounted Cash Flow model to set allowed Returns on Equity for electric transmission investments, as…
This complimentary white paper addresses the objectives of Order No. 1000, what has been accomplished, and key challenges with its implementation.
The electric industry seems to be on the cusp of great change. Regulators are rethinking the hundred-year-old rate-of-return paradigm, renewables costs are falling (especially for solar photovoltaic…
State of the Energy Industry: A Mid-Year Review (or “I Feel the Earth Move under My Feet” – with apologies to Carole King)
The ScottMadden Energy Industry Update – August 2014 I Feel the Earth Move under My Feet
A small privately held transmission and distribution utility located in the Northeast sought to improve its capital project planning and project management capabilities.
ScottMadden’s Cristin Lyons joined SNL in 2013 to provide an interactive webinar focused on transmission development.
ScottMadden Insight: Supply Trends – What Are the Impacts on Transmission? Infocast’s Transmission Summit West Executive Forum
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…
An independent transmission company sought to build, own, and operate transmission assets in Texas. ScottMadden was retained to assist with developing the operating strategy for the new control…
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…
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…
During the 2019 Utility Supply Chain Conference, Cristin Lyons reviewed the latest Energy Industry Update and shared key highlights for topics including electrification, wholesale energy infrastructure development,…
This webinar recording reviews bid-based wholesale power markets, the future of utility-scale solar, and grid investment. View this recording to hear from our expert leads.
During the 2016 Transmission Summit, ScottMadden reviewed the generation landscape and the impacts of the Clean Power Plan.
As a leader of your transmission and distribution (T&D) organization within vertically integrated or “wires-only” utilities, you face sweeping change. Pressing challenges, such as decreasing load, increasing…
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 Update is a semi-annual publication features our view of recent significant events and emerging trends in the energy industry.
The Energy Industry Update – Spring 2012 Managing with Uncertainty Fatigue
This white paper examines the growing interdependence between the natural gas and electric industries.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Strange Brew: Adapting to Changing Fundamentals ScottMadden's Fall 2015 Energy Industry Update Webinar
Energy Industry Update – A Strategic Overview
The ScottMadden Energy Industry Update – Winter 2013-2014 Here Comes the Sun and I Say...It’s Alright
Learn how to face the many challenges of implementing a successful enterprise cybersecurity program in this short video.
The ScottMadden Energy Industry Update – Early Fall 2013 The Times They Are a-Changin’ (or Serenity Now!)
This semi-annual publication features our view of recent significant events and emerging trends in the energy industry.
Managing Through Uncertain Times Energy Industry Update
Energy Industry Update: June 2008
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 is changing, and its regulatory and financial moorings are shifting. Continuing cost declines in distributed resources take place alongside new gas and nuclear plant…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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 Energy Industry Update is a compendium of breaking news, emerging issues, and recent developments in the energy industry.
Distributed Resources and Utility Business Models – The Chronicle of a Death Foretold?
The Energy Industry Update - American Gas Association Executive Conference Special Edition Highlights of Recent Significant Events and Emerging Trends
