January 17, 2022 / by EMC / EMC Newsletter
The ongoing global energy transition is, in its simplest form, a fundamental evolution in the way we produce, transport, store, and consume energy across the entire energy value chain. This transition is focused on the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to reduce climate change and is being driven by an evolving mix of institutional […]
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Mergers and Acquisitions Are Risky Business for Technology Investment
February 14, 2022 / by EMC / EMC Newsletter
As we move into 2022, Merger and Acquisition Activity in the energy industry is at record levels and is predicted to grow significantly in the coming years, according to a recent study by Ernst and Young. Merger and Acquisition will be one of the major sources of competitive advantage and long-term profitability, and it will […]
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The Texas Power Grid Fallout: View from a Risk Manager
February 14, 2022 / by EMC / EMC Newsletter
It was exactly a year ago this month that Texas experienced a power grid fallout due to severe winter weather – a total anomaly in the history of the state. Even though the Texas fallout wasn’t the first time we’ve seen weather anomalies cripple the power grid and spell financial doom for organizations that were […]
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Weather Forecast Accuracy, the Ever-Present Challenge for Suppliers
February 14, 2022 / by EMC / EMC Newsletter
How Probable is it That Your Load Forecast is Wrong? The past cold snap in Texas brought back a few memories of the winter and summer black swan events in ERCOT the past couple of years. The importance of weather norms and accurate forecasts are critical to the energy industry and energy suppliers have their […]
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Keeping the Lights On Isn’t Only ERCOT’s Responsibility
February 14, 2022 / by EMC / EMC Newsletter
One year ago, Winter Storm Uri caused catastrophic damage to Texas resulting in power loss for more than 4.5 million people and roughly 57 people died from hypothermia.1 The record-setting storm plunged the state into below-freezing temperatures for over a week. It’s estimated the economic toll Texas sustained ranged from $80-$130 billion due to power […]
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In the Aftermath of Winter Strom Uri Energy Choice Protected Customers while Regulated Utilities Protected Shareholders
January 17, 2022 / by EMC / EMC Newsletter
Photo courtesy of Weather.com In February 2021, a large portion of the United States was impacted by Winter Storm Uri which brought snow, ice and punishing cold to the center of the country, triggering electricity and natural gas price spikes across a number of states. The public narrative after Winter Storm Uri has generally been […]
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FINDING THE RIGHT PATH FORWARD FOR ENERGY TRANSITION
January 17, 2022 / by EMC / EMC Newsletter
The ongoing global energy transition is, in its simplest form, a fundamental evolution in the way we produce, transport, store, and consume energy across the entire energy value chain. This transition is focused on the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to reduce climate change and is being driven by an evolving mix of institutional […]
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