Resource and Supply Planning Conference
November 3-4, 2004 - Hotel Monteleone - New Orleans, LA
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With the latest techniques and methods of risk based resource planning and supply optimization, you'll learn how to build a no regrets intermediate and long-term supply portfolio that minimizes both costs and risks. Fully addressed is the decision analysis process for developing an optimal supply portfolio over both the intermediate and long-term horizons.

Presented with a solid balance of practical experience and discussion of evolving industry best practices from a combination of groundbreaking methods and the practical knowledge of having "been there, done that," this invaluable conference is a "don't miss."

Topics Include:
  • Strategic Planning in the `Second Wave' of Restructuring
  • Regulatory Compliance Standards
  • Resource Planning - New Challenges in the New Hybrid Era of Competition and Regulation
  • Implementation of Resource Adequacy in California
  • Resource Planning in Jurisdictions without Retail Competition- Positive Results with the Iowa Model
  • Capturing The Dynamics of Competitive Energy Markets & Portfolio Selection
  • The New Role for Regulators in Portfolio Selection and Approval
  • Projections for Electricity Markets: A View to 2025
  • Accounting for Volumetric Risk
  • Building a Balanced Portfolio within an Enterprise Risk Management Framework
  • Building a No Regrets Energy Supply Portfolio
  • Supply Choices
  • Procurement of Full Requirements to Meet Load Obligations
  • Iowa's 2001 Generation Legislation
  • Rethinking Procurement: An Assessment of Alternative Processes
  • Buy or Build: Making the Best Choice for Customers
  • Integrating Demand Response into Wholesale Electric Markets

Speakers and Workshop Instructors Include:

Gary Dorris, CEO, Ascend Analytics
Theresa Flaim, Senior VP-Strategic Planning and Analysis, TVA
Ken Bekman, Director, ConEdison Energy
Michael Oldak, Sr. Director-State Competitive & Regulatory Policies, EEI
Gary Stern, Director-Market Monitoring and Analysis, Southern California Edison
Brent Gale, Senior VP-Legislation & Regulation, MidAmerican Energy Company
Frank Graves, Principal and Co-Leader-Finance Practice Area, The Brattle Group
Dean Murphy, Senior Associate, The Brattle Group
Robert Eynon, Lead Operations Research Analyst, EIA, DOE
Sean Burrows, Principal, Ascend Analytics
Sam Elia, VP-Enterprise Risk Management, Cinergy Corp.
Dan Allegretti, VP-Regulatory & Origination, Constellation Power Source
Diane Munns, Chairman, Iowa Utilities Board
Arlene A. Juracek, VP-Energy Acquisition, Exelon Energy Delivery
Jack Hawks, VP, Public Affairs & Planning, Electric Power Supply Association
Susan Covino, Manager-Demand Side Response, PJM Interconnection
Carolyn Daigre, Senior Manager, Ascend Analytics

Pre-conference and Post-Conference Workshops!

Pre-Conference Workshop  - Introduction to Resource Planning And Supply Optimization - Wednesday, November 3

Post-Conference Workshop  - Building a No Regrets Supply Portfolio - Friday, November 5, 2004

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