Regulatory Support
Providing independent insights, strategic solutions, and trusted support for complex regulatory challenges
Leveraging their vast expertise in energy markets, finance, and litigation, our experts help resolve intricate regulatory issues on behalf of both regulators, utilities, and other market participants. Our team of economists and engineers provides testimony in regulatory proceedings, assists in crafting revenue strategies using established methodologies, and advises on economic drivers like cost of capital, return on investment, and depreciation. Backed by state-of-the art analytical tools and extensive experience with energy industry participants and state, provincial and federal regulatory agencies in the United States, Canada, Mexico and abroad, we help our clients shape the arguments that are most effective for their unique situations.
Project development and transaction support
Our experts develop and manage power supply procurement plans, including auctions and RFPs, for a wide variety of supply alternatives (such as power purchase agreements and tolling and turnkey agreements). We manage the procurement process from concept through evaluation and approval to ensure efficient and fair outcomes. And we create innovative hybrid mechanisms for supporting independent investment.
Auction theory and design
Bates White’s experts are at the forefront of auction theory and have experience in the design, implementation, and administration of successful auctions. We provide independent evaluation of auction design, implementation, bidding behavior, and the competitiveness of auction outcomes.
Renewable energy
Recent changes in policy and technology surrounding energy generation demand an understanding of renewable energy generation, demand response, and energy efficiency programs. Through our work with wind, solar, hydroelectric, standalone storage, and nuclear power projects, and even biodiesel, we possess the economic and technical expertise to provide clients the broad view in addressing emergent developments, challenges, and opportunities.
Market design and monitoring
Our team has extensive experience providing market monitoring on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, as well as consulting services and expert testimony in proceedings before the courts, FERC, and state and provincial public utility commissions. Our expertise also includes evaluating critical components of market designs, recommending detailed design strategies, and assessing the competitiveness of specific markets.
