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Price Forecasting (WECC and CA)
- 20+ year WECC zonal price forecasts given alternative renewable future
- inclusion of the potential impact of a wide range of potential GHG prices
- CA LMP and CRR forecasts fully incorporating the CAISO’s MRTU and using a detailed DC-OPF with 70+
contingencies
Integrated Resource Planning
- development of multi-attribute resource portfolio evaluation matrix and measurements
- development of multiple resource portfolios emphasizing alternative resource strategies
- scenario and stochastic modeling of portfolios to determine distribution of outcomes
- identification of potential risk mitigation options and evaluation
- design and implementation of stakeholder process
- drafting IRP report
Greenhouse Gas Modeling:
- utility or regional fundamental modeling and forecast of GHG emissions from electric generation
- GHG sensitivity due to change in renewables or energy efficiency targets
- forecast of GHG market price associated with a specified regional GHG cap for electric sector
Transmission Economic Analyses
- economic evaluation of major potential transmission upgrades using CAISO TEAM analytical framework
- forecast of market power and participant benefits (consumer, generator, transmission owner) at any level
Each PLEXOS Solutions principal has an advanced degree (PhD or Masters) and 20-30 years of direct experience in the above areas working for leading utilities (public and private), consulting firms, and software vendors.
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