CRA on the Energy Transition

Recently, Ofgem revealed that total UK domestic customer debt and arrears have now reached a staggering ￡3.8 billion. UK utility debt recovery needs to be drastically reimagined to tackle the scale and complexity of the current debt challenge, for the good of customers and businesses. #CRAEnergy’s Tilmann Hensel-Roth, along with Dr. Mark Powell, consider how a strategic approach to data, AI, and customer experience can increase bad debt prediction accuracy, reduce debt write-offs, and increase the value of debt collected while reducing the cost of collection. To learn more, click here: https://crai.news/bdu

As North America embarks on an unprecedented energy infrastructure build, early-stage decision-making is critical to project success. In their latest paper, #CRAEnergy’s Christine Oumansour and Tyler Tamasi evaluate the importance of structured, thoughtful processes during the planning and development stages, which have direct impacts on safety, cost, and schedule. With growing investments in hydrogen, offshore wind, and traditional energy resources, the authors highlight how enhanced decision-making can drive long-term success. Read more about program planning here: https://crai.news/d46

Global energy markets are facing significant changes as new policies drive efficiency and shape the ongoing transition. At Charles River Associates, our #CRAEnergy team of economists, former regulators, and market experts work with clients to navigate these developments, ensuring market compliance, resilience, and regulatory strategy. We help utilities and stakeholders in the electricity and gas markets understand the evolving landscape and position themselves to influence policy. Meet some of the experts who are helping clients shape the future of energy. Want to learn more? Click here to connect with an expert today: https://crai.news/9gh

As demand for data centers increases, our #CRAEnergy consultants offer in-depth knowledge in load forecasting, resource planning, clean energy integration, and tariff design. We work closely with utilities, data center operators, investors, and stakeholders to develop cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable solutions that support growth while minimizing environmental impacts. Explore how we can help you navigate the complexities of this evolving industry by clicking the link, here: https://lnkd.in/eS7yf2XG #DataCenters

Data center growth is driving a significant increase in electricity consumption, expected to rise from approximately 5% to 10% of the US electricity consumption by 2030. This surge necessitates innovative approaches from utilities and system planners in load forecasting, resource planning, and tariff design to ensure cost recovery, mitigate risk, and provide clean energy solutions. Kicking off our series of insights around data centers, #CRAEnergy consultants Jim McMahon, Anant Kumar, Margarita Patria, Ph.D., Chris Nagle, and James Russell’s latest infographic explores these key implications for the power and utilities sector as it strives to meet the expanding data center demand while balancing cost, reliability, and sustainability. To download the full infographic, click here: https://crai.news/fsr #DataCenters

A team of #CRAEnergy consultants recently analyzed the UK's ESO Future Energy Scenarios, highlighting key factors in the renewable energy ramp-up. Despite ambitious targets for renewable generation, challenges such as grid connection backlogs, supply chain limitations, and insufficient incentives require attention. Download the expert analysis here: https://crai.news/70w

Transitioning the UK's energy system to net zero by 2050 is no easy feat and requires a radical transformation. To provide a vision for the future, CRA analysed the Future Energy Scenarios by the UK’s ESO. In Volume I of the series, the team discusses the potential role of #Hydrogen in UK’s ESO view. The ESO’s roadmap highlights a blend of hydrogen boilers, electric and fuel cell vehicles, and energy efficiency upgrades. However, present-day uncertainties exist, notably in infrastructure readiness, business models, regulatory mechanisms, and economic viability. Want to stay informed on the crucial markers guiding the H2 ramp-up for a sustainable tomorrow? Click here: https://lnkd.in/dAeT-mMz #CRAEnergy #EnergyTransition