Modeling

Clinic staff regularly analyze a number of third-party power sector model inputs and outputs used to conduct resource planning analyses, forecast electricity market prices, predict emissions output, and evaluate the need for future electric and natural gas capacity. These models include Strategist, PROMOD IV, Market Analytics, System Optimizer, Plexos, and PCI Gentrader.

Staff members develop in-house cash flow, cost-benefit, and energy planning analyses to assess utility proposals and investment decisions. Clinic experts also evaluate economic and job impacts of different investments and policies using macroeconomic models like REMI and IMPLAN.