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Lessons Learned from Hawaii: Bold Visions Require New Paradigms

April 1, 2020

April 2020 Edition of Public Utilities Fortnightly Magazine

ScottMadden recently joined the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) in a fact-finding mission to the Aloha State—Hawaii—to uncover how the state hopes to achieve its ambitious goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045. In particular, the mission explored the impact of increasing renewable energy penetrations as well as regulatory and customer engagement strategies in Hawaii.


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Coronavirus Outbreak: Impact on Electricity Demand

March 30, 2020

ScottMadden ISO/RTO Analyzer

As business offices begin to gradually re-open, many people continue to work from home. ScottMadden is updating weekly the information below so that you can observe the current impact on electricity demand. Select the ISO you are interested in below (e.g., NYISO), and then select the entire ISO or a specific node, if available (e.g., NYC).

The Path to HR Agility

March 10, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Ellina Butler

March 5, 2020

Ellina Butler

Ellina Butler, a manager at ScottMadden, joined the firm in 2014, bringing prior experiences in accounting and finance and consulting experiences in IT and supply chain. At ScottMadden, Ellina works across both the energy and corporate & shared services practices. To better balance work and motherhood, Ellina transitioned much of her time to talent acquisition in 2018. While she remains involved in client work, she is primarily responsible for ScottMadden’s recruiting and hiring efforts. Prior to joining the firm, Ellina attended the University of Georgia, where she received a Master of Accountancy from the Terry College of Business.


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Avoiding the Most Common Knowledgebase Pitfall: Maintenance beyond the Initial Launch

January 27, 2020

Knowledgebase 101

Increasingly, companies are realizing the value that a knowledgebase offers their employees.


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FERC Announced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

January 24, 2020

It appears the rules that implement The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) are destined for their most significant change in nearly 40 years. When passed in 1978, as the United States was in the throes of an energy crisis, PURPA sought to incentivize development of more efficient and renewable generation (e.g., cogeneration and hydropower, among others) as well as increase energy efficiency and conservation. At the
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ScottMadden’s SSO Accelerator – Taking SSO to the Next Level

January 7, 2020

Take your Shared Services Organization (SSO) to the next level with ScottMadden’s SSO Accelerator, a unique set of tools and guidance. SSO Accelerator is a program developed by ScottMadden to evaluate existing SSOs or those that are planning to launch shared services delivery models. We can compare those companies to leading practices and help them get from good to great.


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The Electricity Business of the Future

December 30, 2019

At the 2019 Duke University Energy Conference, ScottMadden joined a panel of leading industry experts to discuss the future of the electricity business. This annual student-led conference focuses on bringing together thought leaders in the industry, government, and academia to fuel independent analysis on energy markets, trends, policies, and technologies.


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Five Keys to Designing the Future Finance Model

November 19, 2019

As finance leverages the benefits of shared services for its business customers and the enterprise at large, the model is undergoing constant change.


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The Energy Industry Update Webcast: Everything Counts … In Large Amounts

November 18, 2019

Webcast

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: Everything Counts … In Large Amounts.” During this session, our industry experts shared their views and fielded questions related to the potential loss of carbon-free generation and its implications, the growing belly of the duck curve, and opportunities for the Western Energy Imbalance Market.


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Sussex Economic Advisors is now part of ScottMadden. We invite you to learn more about our expanded firm. Please use the Contact Us form to request additional information.