The CELs were created to promote investment in clean energy sources, transforming national clean energy-based electricity generation goals into individual obligations. The CRE agreement has a significant impact on the CELs market because it automatically increases the amount of energy that can be considered clean – and, therefore, subject to receiving CELs – without increasing investment or deployment of new generation capacity. The supply of CELs would increase by 34%, which would cause their prices to fall and reduce the attractiveness of investment in renewable energies.

The full article, “With a Stroke of a Pen, Increase in CELs but Far from the Transition,” is available below.

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Principal Veronica Irastorza will give the closing speech at the 2022 National Petroleum Convention: The Future of Energy Is Today.

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The Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant produces the majority of Maryland’s clean energy and offers a number of material economic benefits. In the report, the authors present and analyze several future scenarios to assess the respective implications of each scenario in terms of emissions, customer costs, and economic impacts. If the Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant were to close, significantly less emission-free power would be generated, resulting in more fossil generation and emissions. The loss of supply would likely cause wholesale power prices in Maryland and throughout the surrounding region to rise.

The authors concluded that existing nuclear power and renewable energy should be viewed as complementary clean technologies, rather than competitors or substitutes for one another, and that maintaining existing nuclear plants – including the Calvert Cliffs plant – can help facilitate the transition to a decarbonized energy future.

The full report, “Environmental and Economic Impacts of the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant,” was prepared by Principals Dr. Dean Murphy and Dr. Mark Berkman, Electricity Specialist Oleksandr (Sasha) Kuzura, and Research Analysts Kate Peters, Shivangi Pant, and Xander Bartone.

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Brattle Principal Veronica Irastorza will join a webinar to discuss how the current conflict in Ukraine is impacting energy policy and geopolitics in Mexico.

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“Toby is a welcome addition to Brattle’s Electricity group and our firm more broadly,” said Brattle President & Principal David L. Sunding. “With his regulatory expertise and breadth of experience working with electric and natural gas utilities, he will add depth to our firm and be a vital asset to clients.”

Mr. Bishop’s expertise extends to strategic, regulatory, financial, and transactional matters for electric and natural gas utilities, natural gas pipelines and storage developers, and independent energy project developers. He has worked on federal and state rate case proceedings, valuations for ad valorem tax disputes, utility municipalization efforts, contractual disputes, purchase and sales transactions, regulatory strategy and policy matters, and competitive and market power concerns.

He has provided expert testimony and other filings in over 50 administrative and civil proceedings in the US and Canada, including before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Canada Energy Regulator (CER), and state and provincial regulatory agencies.

“I am thrilled to join the respected team of economists at The Brattle Group, especially during this pivotal time for the energy industry,” Mr. Bishop said. “I look forward to helping the firm continue its success and collaborating on regulatory economics and finance matters.”

Previously, Mr. Bishop was a Senior Vice President at an economic consultancy, and he also held positions at two management consultancies.

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“These talented individuals provide in-depth expertise to a vast array of clients on matters related to financial services, energy, tax, and more,” shared Brattle President & Principal David Sunding. “In addition, they have made exemplary contributions to mentoring and developing their colleagues, and truly demonstrate the exceptional leadership pipeline we are fortunate to have at the firm.”

Our new Principals:

• Hollie Mason | Practice Leader: Broker-Dealers & Financial Services | Chicago
  An attorney with more than 15 years of experience in the financial industry, Ms. Mason provides expert testimony and consulting services concerning securities litigation and enforcement matters. She has deep knowledge of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) rules.
• David McKnight | New York
  Mr. McKnight has over 20 years of experience providing expert testimony and consulting services in matters pertaining to mass torts, securities, finance, valuation, and bankruptcy. In mass tort matters, he has worked with liability forecasts, insurance coverage, and discounted cash flows.
• Albert Metz | New York
  Dr. Metz is a securities and finance expert with deep experience in credit analysis, financial modeling, asset pricing, market efficiency, and event studies. He has consulted on asset pricing, antitrust, mergers and acquisitions, market manipulation, collusion, fixed income securities, and various debt derivatives.
• Christine Polek | Boston
  Ms. Polek serves as a consulting and testifying expert in complex litigation requiring the application of economic, financial, and statistical analysis to legal and regulatory issues – with a focus on valuation, tax controversy, and labor and employment.
• Akarsh Sheilendranath | Boston
  Mr. Sheilendranath is an energy economist with a unique blend of expertise in wholesale electricity markets, electric transmission, and regulatory corporate finance. He specializes in transmission policy, utility investment strategy and planning, large-scale renewable integration, and cost-benefit assessments.
• Anul Thapa | Boston
  Mr. Thapa has over 12 years of experience applying economic and finance principles in complex oil and gas-related litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings. His experience in commercial disputes includes damages estimation, valuation, and pricing related to energy assets and contracts.
• Mike Tolleth | New York
  Mr. Tolleth specializes in the economic analysis of energy markets, with expertise in financial modeling and valuation of energy assets, contracts, and businesses. He supports clients in litigation and arbitration matters and provides expert testimony related to cost of service, rate design, cost of capital, regulatory policy, long-run marginal cost pricing, and market power.

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