Tyler Comings
Past Publication List
White, D., P. Peterson, T. Comings, and S. Jackson. 2016. Preliminary Valuation of TransCanada’s Hydroelectric Assets. Prepared for the State of Vermont. PDF
Comings, T. 2017. Testimony on the economic impact analysis of the proposed merger between AltaGas and WGL Holdings. Testimony to the District of Columbia Public Service Commission, Formal Case No. 1142. PDF
T. Comings. 2017. Testimony on the economics of the proposed acquisition of the Pleasants plant. Testimony to the West Virginia Public Service Commission, Case No. 17-0296-E-PC. PDF
Knight, P., A. Horowitz, P. Luckow, T. Comings, J. Gifford, P. Yuen, E. Snook, and J. Shoesmith. 2017. An Analysis of the Massachusetts Renewable Portfolio Standard. Synapse Energy Economics and Sustainable Energy Advantage. Prepared for NECEC in Partnership with Mass Energy. PDF
Fagan, B. and T. Comings. 2017. Joint testimony regarding the economic analysis of the Maritime Link Project. Testimony to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board, Matter No. 07718. PDF
Comings, T., A. Horowitz, and K. Takahashi. 2017. Comments on Portland General Electric’s 2016 Integrated Resource Plan. Comments filed with the Oregon Public Utility Commission, Docket LC 66. PDF
Knight, P., S. Fields, F. Ackerman, T. Comings, and A. Allison. 2017. Empowering Kentucky. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. PDF
Comings, T. and A. Allison. 2017. More Mileage for Your Money: Fuel Economy Increases While Vehicle Prices Remain Stable. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Consumers Union. PDF
Cook, R., J. Koo, N. Veilleux, K. Takahashi, E. Malone, T. Comings, A. Allison, F. Barclay, and L. Beer. 2017. Rhode Island Renewable Thermal Market Development Strategy. Meister Consultants Group and Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources. PDF
Fisher, J., P. Luckow, A. Horowitz, T. Comings, A. Allision, E.A. Stanton, S. Jackson, and K. Takahashi. 2016. Michigan Compliance Assessment for the Clean Power Plan: MPSC/MDEQ EPA 111(d) Impact Analysis. Prepared for Michigan Public Service Commission, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and Michigan Agency for Energy. PDF
Comings, T., S. Jackson, and J. Fisher. 2016. The Economic Case for Retiring North Valmy Generating Station. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Sierra Club. PDF
Comings, T., A. Allison, and F. Ackerman. 2016. Higher Fuel Economy Standards Result in Big Savings for Consumers. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Consumers Union. PDF
Jackson, S., P. Luckow, E.A. Stanton, A. Horowitz, P. Peterson, T. Comings, J. Daniel, and T. Vitolo. 2016. Reimagining Brayton Point: A Guide to Assessing Reuse Options for the Somerset Community. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Coalition for Clean Air South Coast, Clean Water Action, and Toxics Action Center. PDF
Comings, T. 2016. Testimony regarding Dayton Power & Light’s proposed Distribution Modernization Rider and the value of the Company’s coal fleet. Testimony to the Ohio Public Utilities Commission, Cases No. 16-0395-EL-SSO, 16-396-EL-ATA, and 16-397-EL-AAM.
Comings, T. 2016. Testimony evaluating the economics of Oklahoma Gas & Electric’s application to install dry scrubbers at the Sooner generating facility. Testimony to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Cause No. PUD 201600059. March 14, 2016 and March 23, 2016.
Comings, T. and A. Horowitz. 2016. Comments on Portland General Electric’s Draft 2016 Integrated Resource Plan. Comments filed with the Oregon Public Utility Commission, Docket LC 66. PDF
Stanton, E. A., P. Knight, A. Allison, T. Comings, A. Horowitz, W. Ong, N. R. Santen, and K. Takahashi. 2016. The RGGI Opportunity 2.0: RGGI as the Electric Sector Compliance Tool to Achieve 2030 State Climate Targets. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Sierra Club, Pace Energy and Climate Center, and Chesapeake Climate Action Network. PDF
Stanton, E. A., P. Knight, A. Allison, T. Comings, A. Horowitz, W. Ong, N. R. Santen, and K. Takahashi. 2016. The RGGI Opportunity: RGGI as the Electric Sector Compliance Tool to Achieve 2030 State Climate Targets. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Sierra Club, Pace Energy and Climate Center, and Chesapeake Climate Action Network. PDF
Ackerman, F. and T. Comings. 2015. Employment after Coal: Creating New Jobs in Eastern Kentucky. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development. PDF
Vitolo, T., M. Chang, T. Comings, and A. Allison. 2015. Economic Benefits of the Proposed Coolidge Solar I Solar Project. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Coolidge Solar I, LLC. PDF
Wilson, R., T. Comings, and E. A. Stanton. 2015. Analysis of the Tongue River Railroad Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Sierra Club and Earthjustice. PDF
Synapse Energy Economics, Labor Network for Sustainability and 350.org. 2015. The Clean Energy Future: Protecting the Climate, Creating Jobs, and Saving Money. PDF
Fisher, J., T. Comings, F. Ackerman, and S. Jackson. 2015. Clearing Up the Smog: Debunking Industry Claims that We Can’t Afford Healthy Air. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Earthjustice. PDF
Stanton, E. A., T. Comings, S. Jackson, and E. Karaca. 2015. Atlantic Coast Pipeline Benefits Review. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Southern Environmental Law Center. PDF
Comings, T. 2015. Testimony on the economic impacts of the proposed merger of NextEra Corporation and Hawaiian Electric Companies (HECO). Testimony to the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission. Docket No. 2015-0022. October 7, 2015. PDF
Comings, T. 2015. Testimony on the economic impacts of the proposed merger of NextEra Corporation and Hawaiian Electric Companies (HECO). Testimony to the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, Docket No. 2015-0022. PDF
Daniel, J., A. Napoleon, T. Comings, and S. Fields. 2015. Comments on Entergy Louisiana's 2015 Integrated Resource Plan. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Sierra Club. PDF
Comings, T., S. Jackson, and K. Takahashi. 2015. Comments on Indianapolis Power & Light Company's 2014 Integrated Resource Plan. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Sierra Club. PDF
Takahashi, K., T. Comings, and A. Napoleon. 2014. Maximizing Public Benefit through Energy Efficiency Investments. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Sierra Club. PDF
Comings, T., S. Fields, K. Takahashi, and G. Keith. 2014. Employment Effects of Clean Energy Investments in Montana. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Montana Environmental Information Center and Sierra Club. PDF
Comings, T., J. Daniel, P. Knight, and T. Vitolo. 2014. Air Emission and Economic Impacts of Retiring the Shawnee Fossil Plant. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for the Kentucky Environmental Foundation. PDF
Comings, T. 2014. Testimony evaluating the assumptions and analysis used by FirstEnergy Ohio in support of its application for approval of an electric security plan and related Retail Rate Stability Rider. Testimony to the Ohio Public Utilities Commission, Case No. 14-1297-EL-SSO. December 22, 2014, May 11, 2015, October 13, 2015, December 30, 2015 and June 22, 2016.
Comings, T. 2014. Testimony evaluating the assumptions in the analysis supporting Oklahoma Gas & Electric’s request for authorization and cost recovery of a Clean Air Act compliance plan and Mustang modernization. Testimony to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Cause No. PUD 201400229. December 16, 2014 and January 26, 2015.
Comings, T. 2014. Testimony on the economic impact analysis filed by Exelon Corporation and Pepco Holdings, Inc. in their joint petition for the merger of the two entities. Testimony to the Maryland Public Service Commission, Case No. 9361. December 8, 2014 and January 21, 2015.
Comings, T. 2014. Testimony on the economic impact analysis filed by Exelon Corporation and Pepco Holdings, Inc. in their joint petition for the merger of the two entities. Testimony to the State of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, Docket No. EM14060581. November 14, 2014. PDF
Comings, T. 2014. Testimony on the economic impact analysis filed by Exelon Corporation and Pepco Holdings, Inc. in their joint petition for the merger of the two entities. Testimony to the District of Columbia Public Service Commission, Formal Case No. 1119. November 3, 2014 and March 20, 2015. PDF
Daniel, J., T. Comings, and J. Fisher. 2014. Comments on Preliminary Assumptions for Cleco’s 2014/2015 Integrated Resource Plan. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Sierra Club. PDF
Fisher, J., T. Comings, and D. Schlissel. 2014. Comments on Duke Energy Indiana's 2013 Integrated Resource Plan. Synapse Energy Economics and Schlissel Consulting. Prepared for Mullet & Associates, Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana, Earthjustice and Sierra Club. PDF
Comings, T., K. Takahashi, and G. Keith. 2013. Employment Effects of Investing in Select Electricity Resources in Washington State. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Sierra Club. PDF
Stanton, E. A., T. Comings, K. Takahashi, P. Knight, T. Vitolo, and E. Hausman. 2013. Economic Impacts of the NRDC Carbon Standard. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). PDF
Ackerman, F., T. Comings, and P. Luckow. 2013. A Review of Consumer Benefits from a Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Consumer Union. PDF
Comings, T., P. Knight, and E. Hausman. 2013. Midwest Generation’s Illinois Coal Plants: Too Expensive to Compete? (Report Update). Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Sierra Club. PDF
Stanton, E. A., F. Ackerman, T. Comings, P. Knight, T. Vitolo, and E. Hausman. 2013. Will LNG Exports Benefit the United States Economy? Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Sierra Club. PDF
Vitolo, T., G. Keith, B. Biewald, T. Comings, E. Hausman, and P. Knight. 2013. Meeting Load with a Resource Mix Beyond Business as Usual: A regional examination of the hourly system operations and reliability implications for the United States electric power system with coal phased out and high penetrations of efficiency and renewable generating resources. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Civil Society Institute. PDF
Comings, T. 2013. Testimony regarding East Kentucky Power Cooperative’s Application for Cooper Station Retrofit and Environmental Surcharge Cost Recovery. Testimony to the Kentucky Public Service Commission, Case No. 2013-00259. November 27, 2013 and December 27, 2013. PDF
Comings, T. 2013. Testimony in the Matter of Indianapolis Power & Light Company’s Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the Construction of a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Generation Facility. Testimony to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Cause No. 44339. PDF
Hornby, R. and T. Comings. 2012. Comments on Draft 2012 Integrated Resource Plan for Connecticut. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for AARP. PDF
Keith, G., S. Jackson, A. Napoleon, T. Comings, and J. Ramey. 2012. The Hidden Costs of Electricity: Comparing the Hidden Costs of Power Generation Fuels. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Civil Society Institute. PDF
Fagan, R., M. Chang, P. Knight, M. Schultz, T. Comings, E. Hausman, and R. Wilson. 2012. The Potential Rate Effects of Wind Energy and Transmission in the Midwest ISO Region. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Energy Future Coalition. PDF
Bower, S., S. Huntington, T. Comings, and W. Poor. 2012. Economic Impacts of Efficiency Spending in Vermont: Creating an Efficient Economy and Jobs for the Future. Optimal Energy, Synapse Energy Economics, and Vermont Department of Public Service. Prepared for American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). PDF
Comings, T. and E. Hausman. 2012. Midwest Generation’s Illinois Coal Plants: Too Expensive to Compete?. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Sierra Club. PDF
Woolf, T., J. Kallay, E. Malone, T. Comings, M. Schultz, and J. Conyers. 2012. Commercial & Industrial Customer Perspectives on Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Programs. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Advisory Council. PDF
Hornby, R., D. White, T. Vitolo, T. Comings, and K. Takahashi. 2012. Potential Impacts of a Renewable and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard in Kentucky. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Mountain Association for Community Economic Development and the Kentucky Sustainable Energy Alliance. PDF
Hausman, E., T. Comings, and G. Keith. 2012. Maximizing Benefits: Recommendations for Meeting Long-Term Demand for Standard Offer Service in Maryland. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Sierra Club. PDF
Tantia, P., M. Dimova, T. Comings, and K. Davis. 2012. Budget Finance Company: A Loan Modification Case Study. PDF
Keith, G., B. Biewald, E. Hausman, K. Takahashi, T. Vitolo, T. Comings, and P. Knight. 2011. Toward a Sustainable Future for the U.S. Power Sector: Beyond Business as Usual 2011. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for Civil Society Institute. PDF
Hausman, E., T. Comings, K. Takahashi, R. Wilson, W. Steinhurst, N. Hughes, and G. Keith. 2011. Electricity Scenario Analysis for the Vermont Comprehensive Energy Plan 2011. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for the Vermont Department of Public Service. PDF
Steinhurst, W. and T. Comings. 2011. Economic Impacts of Energy Efficiency Investments in Vermont. Synapse Energy Economics. Prepared for the Vermont Department of Public Service. PDF
Datta, S., P. Tantia, and T. Comings. 2011. WING Mobile Payments: A Product Design Case Study. Ideas42. Prepared for International Finance Corporation. PDF
Tantia, P. and T. Comings. 2011. Kilimo Salama – Index-based Agriculture Insurance: A Product Design Case Study. Ideas42. Prepared for International Finance Corporation. PDF
Tantia, P. and T. Comings. 2011. Emergency Hand Loan: A Product Design Case Study. Ideas42. Prepared for International Finance Corporation. PDF
Tantia, P. and T. Comings. 2011. Commitment Savings Accounts in Malawi: A Product Design Case Study. Ideas42. Prepared for International Finance Corporation. PDF
Petraglia, L., T. Comings, and G. Weisbrod. 2010. Economic Development Impacts of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Wisconsin. Economic Development Research Group and PA Consulting Group. Prepared for Wisconsin Department of Administration. PDF
Economic Development Research Group. 2010. The Economic Impact of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Prepared for City of Atlanta.
Economic Development Research Group. 2009. Economic Assessment of Proposed Brockton Power Facility. Prepared for Brockton Power Company.
Economic Development Research Group and KEMA NV. 2009. Economic Benefits of Connecticut’s Clean Energy Program. Prepared for the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. PDF
Howland, J., D. Murrow, L. Petraglia, and T. Comings. 2009. Energy Efficiency: Engine of Economic Growth in Eastern Canada. Economic Development Research Group and Environment Northeast. PDF
Economic Development Research Group and KEMA NV. 2008. New York Renewable Portfolio Standard: Economic Benefits Report. Prepared for New York State Energy Research and Development (NYSERDA).
Colledge Transportation Consulting and Economic Development Research Group. 2008. Northwest Corridor Trade and Manufacturing Strategy. Prepared for Northern Development Initiative Trust and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters. PDF
Weisbrod, G. and T. Comings. 2008. The Economic Role of the Gateway Transportation System in the Greater Vancouver Region. Prepared for Greater Vancouver Gateway Council. PDF
Cambridge Systematics and Economic Development Research Group. 2008. Economic Impact Study of Completing the Appalachian Development Highway System. Prepared for Appalachian Regional Commission. PDF
Lynch, T., T. Comings, and G. Weisbrod. 2007. Spatial Geography: Effects of Population Base and Airport Access. Prepared for Appalachian Regional Commission. PDF
BizMiner and Economic Development Research Group. 2007. Program Evaluation of the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Infrastructure and Public Works Projects. Prepared for Appalachian Regional Commission. PDF
Mead & Hunt and Economic Development Research Group. 2007. Oregon Aviation Plan 2007. Prepared for Oregon Department of Aviation. PDF
Economic Development Research Group. 2007. The Economic Impact of Philadelphia Convention Center. Prepared for Pew Charitable Trusts.
Economic Development Research Group. 2006. Environmental Impacts of Massachusetts Turnpike and Central Artery/Tunnel Projects. Prepared for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority.