This is a time of extreme challenge for resource assessment and utility resource planning. Demand for power continues to grow while the regulatory environment is rapidly changing, and it appears that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases will soon be capped or taxed. While these trends are occurring, new clean generation technologies are becoming more readily available and cost-effective. Renewable portfolio standards are compelling specific types of generation additions in most states. Add to these elements the mounting evidence that demand-side resources are often the cheapest and most reliable resources available, and the challenges involved in optimizing a resource plan for the future become more complex than in the past. Summit Blue provides an extensive array of services to our clients to navigate this complex and ever-evolving market and regulatory environment. In this practice area, Summit Blue supports integrated resource planning, assessment of the specific resources within a resource plan, market valuation of generation, resources, and even contracts for demand response as a resource. Summit Blue's recent work in this area builds on decades of staff experience in the utility environment and includes assignments for clients across North America. Summit Blue's Resource Planning and Analysis practice includes the following services: To learn more about Summit Blue's resource planning and analysis practice area, please contact practice area lead Dan Violette at dviolette@summitblue.com.
