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MCR provides a number of result-oriented
services to its investor owned and publicly owned utility clients. We bring
unique technical, financial and regulatory expertise in shaping demand-side
options to fit utility resource portfolios. In an era of increasing regulatory
barriers to developing much needed supply-side resources, MCR is crafting energy
efficiency programs and other demand-side alternatives complementing, and in
some cases enabling, the development of new generation assets.
MCR assists utilities to develop
necessary programmatic planning and reporting to effectively and proactively
address potential issues employing recognized standards and methodologies. Our
staff has been in the forefront of energy efficiency program planning, implementation
and regulatory policy development in California and the Midwest.
MCR is a leader in evaluating and
updating adopted models, procedures and planning assumptions for regulators,
as well as other regulatory agencies. We have a lengthy history of working closely
with utilities, customers and regulators.
MCR’s energy efficiency models
and databases provide critical information about specific energy efficiency
program costs and savings, including all current energy efficiency technologies,
customer segments and climates. These analytic tools and models allow our clients
to understand and forecast the impacts of individual measures, develop resource
supply curves and effectively annunciate program avoided costs and environmental
impacts. The total program view of costs and benefits allows our clients to
tailor an energy efficiency program to meet their specific needs.
MCR works with its clients to clearly
understand their unique environment, objectives, successes and opportunities
for improvement. From this understanding, we team with our clients to develop
a specific action plan for improvement in areas such as program design, forecasting,
implementation, tracking and reporting. Successful implementation of these steps
typically is a joint effort designed not only to create results but to transfer
knowledge to our clients so they are equipped to continue successful performance.
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