Regulatory Economics, Finance & Rates
The Brattle Group combines a thorough understanding of ratemaking and regulation with world-class knowledge in finance to provide our clients with new and innovative methods to structure rates, determine financing costs, and manage energy risk.
We apply finance and economic principles to advise clients on strategies pertaining to the utility of the future, cost of capital, risk management, and rate design. Our economists are also industry leaders in load forecasting and weather normalization methods for planning and ratemaking purposes.
We frequently serve as expert witnesses in rate cases and other finance matters, and as strategy consultants for utility management or other utility market participants. We are also called upon to prepare reports that provide a thorough analysis of regulatory finance issues. Our team of experts has published widely-regarded texts and articles on industry financial practices and policy questions. Our staff includes Stewart C. Myers, the author of the leading graduate-level textbook on corporate finance, and Daniel McFadden, a Nobel Laureate for his an expertise in applying statistical methods to economics. Our vast network of academic and industry experts and the worldwide focus of our practice keep us at the forefront of critical regulatory finance and ratemaking issues.
Real Reliability: The Value of Virtual Power
In the past decade, the US has spent over $120 billion on 100 GW of new generation capacity, with the primary purpose of providing resource adequacy. However, more will be needed, particularly due to decarbonization initiatives that will enable electrification and retire fossil fuel-based generation. In this study, we explore the cost and ability to serve critical resource adequacy needs from an emerging resource: virtual power plants (VPPs).
Explore Related Practices
Interactive Reports
Interactive Feature
The Future of Gas Utilities Series
Transitioning Gas Utilities to a Decarbonized Future
Brattle Experts
Academic Advisors and Outside Experts
Insights & Events
Contact Our Practice Leaders
-
Principal
-
Boston
Mobile: +1.508.981.0866
With more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry, Ms. Bulkley specializes in regulatory economics, particularly cost of capital and capital structure issues. She also has expertise in valuing generation assets, utility property, and industrial property.
-
Principal
-
San Francisco
Direct: +1.415.217.1029
Mr. Hledik specializes in regulatory and planning matters related to the emergence of distributed energy technologies.
Sign Up for Updates
Interested in learning more about this practice? Join our mailing list to receive updates including recent news, publications, and more.