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Consulting Services Scope

Comprehensive ERCOT power market expertise spanning transmission, trading, renewables, and training.

Executive Summary

Independent consultant with 23+ years of specialized experience in power market analysis, transmission planning, and energy trading across ERCOT markets. Holds MS in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems), MBA from UT Austin McCombs, and Professional Engineer license in Texas (Inactive). Proven track record of delivering $19+ million in cumulative P&L results and leading complex market studies for major energy companies including ENGIE, Shell, DTE Energy Trading, and utilities. Deep knowledge of ERCOT market structures and operations. Full spectrum experience from utility operations to commercial trading to consulting.

Core Service Offerings

⚡ Transmission & Interconnection Advisory

  • Generation Interconnection Studies Review
  • Profitability evaluation for new/existing plants due to basis exposure
  • Interconnection feasibility assessment for new power plants using 3rd party reports
  • Review of ERCOT's interconnection reports
  • Grid capacity limitation identification and upgrade recommendations for successful interconnection
  • Optimal point of interconnection identification using outputs of production cost modeling data
  • Congestion impact assessment for new and existing power plants

📈 Financial Transmission Rights (FTR/CRR) Advisory

Trading Strategy Development

  • Fundamentals-based trading strategies using outputs of production cost models such as UPLAN and Promod
  • Risk management framework design and portfolio optimization
  • Market timing and execution strategies for monthly and annual auctions
  • Virtual trading strategies (INCs/DECs) and spread arbitrage

Auction Preparation & Analysis

  • CRR/FTR bid file development using congestion pattern analysis
  • Post-auction performance analysis and strategy refinement
  • ERCOT market-specific trading approaches

🍃 Green Energy & Renewable Integration

Renewable Project Development

  • Site selection and interconnection analysis
  • Grid impact studies for wind, solar and batteries
  • Transmission constraint identification and impact analysis
  • Cost-benefit analysis for green projects

Market Integration Strategy

  • Renewable energy trading strategies
  • Grid stability and reliability analysis
  • Energy storage integration planning
  • Policy and regulatory navigation

🎓 Training & Capacity Building

Technical Training Programs

  • Power market fundamentals and LMP determination
  • Advanced software training (UPLAN, PowerWorld, PSS/E, Dayzer)
  • Model building, generation stack updates, and scenario development
  • Trading strategies, risk management, and market analysis

Team Development & Knowledge Transfer

  • Junior engineer mentoring and technical skill development
  • Trading desk establishment and personnel hiring guidance

Unique Value Propositions

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Elite Educational Background

MS Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) + MBA from UT Austin McCombs

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Exceptional Trading Results

$19+ million cumulative P&L generation across multiple firms

Comprehensive Technical Mastery

Expert-level proficiency in UPLAN, PowerWorld, PSS/E

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Market Expertise

Deep knowledge of ERCOT market structures and operations

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Full Spectrum Experience

From utility operations to commercial trading to consulting