Experts

A new study released today by economists at The Brattle Group concludes that an investment in the range of $75–125 billion will be needed across the electric power sector supply chain by 2030 to serve 20 million EVs, including adding 1–2 million public chargers.

Brattle Principal Jürgen Weiss and Senior Associate Michael Hagerty will join panels to discuss decarbonization and electrification at the Law Seminars International (LSI) New Developments Conference on Renewable Energy in New England, which will take place March 12–13 in Boston.

Brattle Senior Associate Michael Hagerty joined a panel discussion on the grid of the future at the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA) Renewable Energy Conference, which took place March 5 in Auburndale, MA.

Electric utilities and energy regulators can take a proactive role in facilitating the transition to an electrified and decarbonized economy. Brattle Principals Ryan Hledik, Ahmad Faruqui, Jürgen Weiss; Senior Associate Michael Hagerty; and Associate Long Lam have discussed how a new approach can help, in a recent American Bar Association (ABA) Environment, Energy & Resources Section article.

Brattle Senior Associate Michael Hagerty moderated a panel on utility perspectives at the Global Transmission Report Conference on EV Charging Infrastructure, which was held October 29–30 in New York City.

A new study prepared by Brattle economists has found that achieving the goal of an 80% reduction in GHG emissions, while feasible, will require New England to significantly accelerate clean energy resource deployment.

In a detailed response released today, Brattle economists responded to a recent critique from Concentric Energy Advisors by reiterating their assessment that competitive transmission processes have the potential to stimulate innovation and meaningfully reduce the cost of transmission investments.

Brattle economists have developed a new report with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) introducing the Total Value Test (TVT), which provides utilities and regulators with a more accurate, comprehensive framework for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of electrification opportunities.

A report released by Brattle economists documents the experience with competitive development processes for U.S. transmission projects under FERC Order No. 1000.

Brattle Senior Associate Michael Hagerty will speak at the Law Seminars International (LSI) 6th Annual Conference on Transmission and Clean Energy in the Northeast, to be held March 21-22 in Boston, MA.

A new report authored by Brattle economists and prepared for WIRES finds that the growing electrification of end uses currently powered by fossil fuels will significantly increase electricity demand in North America. 

Brattle Senior Associate Michael Hagerty will speak at the Law Seminars International (LSI) 24th Annual Conference on Buying & Selling Electric Power in the West, to be held January 24-25 in Seattle, WA.

Brattle Senior Associate Michael Hagerty will speak at the Law Seminars International (LSI) Climate Change in California Conference, to be held December 3-4 in San Francisco, CA.

A discussion paper by economists at The Brattle Group examines the trends of the California greenhouse gas (GHG) market and analyzes the underlying future drivers that will affect California GHG prices to achieve the state’s ambitious goal of 80% decarbonization by 2050. 

A whitepaper recently released by Brattle economists on the role transportation and heating electrification could play in increasing utility sales and reducing carbon emissions has been featured in a February 22, 2017 Vox article.

Brattle economists released a whitepaper that shows the potential for U.S. utility sales to nearly double by 2050 while energy sector carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions could decrease by 70 percent or more through the electrification of transportation and heating.

Brattle Associate Michael Hagerty will present at the upcoming Law Seminars International’s (LSI) two-day conference, “Oregon’s Clean Electricity and Coal Transition Plan,” taking place July 28-29, 2016 in Portland, OR and via webcast.

Brattle economists have authored a report that analyzes the role that higher ethanol blends of gasoline (E85) could play in meeting the proposed 2017 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) program.

A new whitepaper released today by economists at The Brattle Group examines the clean energy resources available for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and key policy considerations to help meet the aggressive, long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction requirements established by the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA).

Brattle Associate Michael Hagerty presented on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan (CPP) and its implications for the western interconnect at a recent EUCI conference, “Optimizing Carbon Market Mechanisms in the Western Interconnect."

Brattle Associate Michael Hagerty presented on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan (CPP) and its implications for the western interconnect at a recent EUCI conference, “Optimizing Carbon Market Mechanisms in the Western Interconnect."

Economists at The Brattle Group issued a policy brief that examines the compliance and implementation challenges facing states and utilities under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed CO₂ emissions standards for existing fossil units under the Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 111(d), known as the Clean Power Plan (CPP).

Consultants at The Brattle Group recently assisted ERCOT in improving its long term transmission planning process.

Brattle consultants released a report analyzing concerns raised by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) in its Initial Reliability Review (IRR) about the impact of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Clean Power Plan (CPP) for reducing carbon emissions.

A study authored by economists at The Brattle Group identifies the factors that impact the desirability of developing 5,000 to 10,000 MW of renewable generation in Nebraska for export purposes. Prepared for the Nebraska Power Review Board (PRB) and submitted to the Nebraska Legislature for consideration today, the study also presents options available to policy makers to meet the state’s economic development objectives.

Brattle economists issued a policy brief that examines the primary features and implications of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed CO₂ emissions standards for existing fossil units under the Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 111(d).