What We Do
Empowering Success in
the Energy Sector
Translating Tariffs into Actionable Price Signals
Energy tariffs often include layers of complexity and can produce widely differing cost outcomes based on load shapes. Rapidly evolving regulations associated with decarbonization, technology advancements, and fragmented regulatory environments can amplify this complexity. The ETE team has the depth of knowledge and experience to act as your trusted guide helping you navigate the energy landscape with confidence.
Problems We Solve
Deciphering Tariff Structures
We can explain multi-step tariff calculations in plain english and describe the implications to your load or generation project. In addition, we can illustrate the cost drivers behind rate components such as wholesale markets, fuel costs, transmission, or state regulated distribution costs.
Maxed-Out Regulatory Affairs Departments
ETE can support busy regulatory affairs managers with monitoring proceedings of interest, conducting specialized research, or assistance participation in proceedings or stakeholder groups.
Uncertain Cost Forecasts
Whether for onsite load or energy generation, ETE can breakdown the variables, drivers, and sensitivities to develop an accurate forecast for future energy costs or revenue from generation. We can isolate the “known unknowns” and use historical rate trend analysis, market data, and regulatory intelligence to inform an accurate forecast.
Hard to Find Data
Energy sector stakeholders often need data that is hard to get such as Price to Compare (PTC) values, historical rates, rate customer counts, and other energy sector data needed for benchmarking projects. ETE staff compile this data and can provide it from existing libraries or go find it for you.
Who We Work With
DER Developers
ETE can provide financial analysis, rate modeling, regulatory intelligence, and recommendations for monetization pathways.
Energy Asset Investors & Operators
We can provide due diligence on DER value streams and regulatory risk or conduct special investigations into challenges with operating assets.
Industry Associations & Trade Groups
ETE can assist trade groups with engagement in proceedings including writing comment letters, serving as an expert witness, or devising a regulatory strategy.
Large End Users
ETE can evaluate potential cost scenarios for contemplated energy investments, assess savings realized from existing DERs, or support negotiations with utilities over rate or special contract related matters. ETE’s team of analysts can also assist with budgeting and energy cost forecasting.
Retail Energy Suppliers
ETE’s market specialists track PTC rates, supplier tariffs, and default service auctions.
Legal & Consulting Firms
ETE can support consultants who need additional subject matter expertise or team bandwidth. We can also conduct benchmarking exercises. ETE’s leadership team are experienced expert witnesses and can provide support in legal disputes regarding energy matters.
Government Agencies
Agencies conducting studies or examining policy options can rely upon ETE’s breadth of experience throughout North America to search for best practices. ETE can also support ratepayer advocates or state energy agencies in regulator proceedings.
