Industry
Electric Utility
Empower Your Electric Utility with Strategic Decision-Making
Welcome to Strategic Decisions Group (SDG), where we specialize in guiding electric utility companies through the complexities of today’s energy landscape. As regulatory environments evolve, demand fluctuates, and new investment opportunities emerge, our services ensure that your investor-owned utility or cooperative utility can navigate these challenges with confidence and clarity.
Founded over 40 years ago out of Stanford University, SDG pioneered the concept of Decision Quality, a framework that ensures organizations consistently make high-value decisions in uncertain and complex environments. With decades of experience, we have partnered with leading energy companies, helping them navigate regulatory challenges, develop long-term strategies, and optimize investments for success in the evolving energy landscape.
Navigate Federal & Regional Regulations and
Develop Robust Long-Term Strategies
The energy sector is increasingly influenced by federal and regional regulations. The EPA’s Clean Air Act performance standards for existing coal and new natural gas power plants released in April 2024 set ambitious goals for reducing carbon emissions which put future grid reliability into question. Regional Transmission Organizations and Power Pools impose specific requirements through capacity markets and margin requirements.
State guidelines vary widely state-to-state. Understanding these complex and ever-changing regulations and their implications is crucial for compliance and strategic planning. SDG helps you stay ahead of regulatory changes, quantify their impact, and integrate them seamlessly into your decision making.
- Case Study
Energy and Utility Holding Company Decides Where to Place its Bets
Long lead time and capital-intensive projects make strategic planning vital for long-term success. SDG assists in crafting comprehensive strategies that align with your organization’s goals and the broader market trends. Whether you’re considering investments in new technologies or preparing for future market shifts, our expertise helps you create a resilient and adaptable strategic plan.
- Case Study
ERCOT Retail Competition Risk Assessment for an Electric Utility Co-op
Make Informed Decisions Under Uncertainty
The energy sector is characterized by its inherent uncertainties (regulatory, load, market dynamics, etc.). Our decision analysis and modeling tools provide you with a clear understanding of potential risks and values. By evaluating different scenarios and outcomes, we empower you to make well-informed decisions that align with you and your customers objectives.
Invest in the Future with Confidence
As you invest in new capacity solutions and adapt to evolving regulations, maintaining a reliable power supply remains a top priority. SDG offers insights into optimizing your asset portfolio and operations to ensure a stable and efficient power supply.
At Strategic Decisions Group, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by electric utilities. Our tailored approach and industry expertise provide the strategic support you need to thrive in today’s dynamic energy environment. Let us help you navigate the complexities of regulations, make smart investment choices, and develop strategies that drive long-term success.
- Case Study
Electric Utility Co-op Eases their Members’ Concerns regarding Weather Hedging
What our Clients Have to Say
“SDG has consistently led and delivered the best strategy work I have seen in our business.”
“I have been working with SDG at three large oil companies that spanned the globe.
They were instrumental in guiding my management teams through the process of complex decision making.
Their guidance and assistance easily added several billion dollars of value”
“We adopted SDG’s framework because it encourages our collaborative culture,
helps us create value, and helps us avoid mistakes”
