Ryn Hamilton Consulting can help your organization shape and anticipate energy policy, as well as implement strategies to seize advantage through better preparation and early action. We assist utilities, government and other stakeholders in an assortment of policy-related activities. These are designed to advance technologies and activities that contribute to greater energy efficiency, more demand response capabilities, improved measurement and verification of savings and reduced carbon emissions.
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. Prepared a proposal that DOER submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy for an energy efficiency and conservation block.
Massachusetts Technology Council. Contributed to an analysis of funding options for energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Southern California Edison. Performed analysis of regulations related to demand response in East Coast states and implications in California, 2010.
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Conducted a study for El Paso Pipeline, under subcontract to MGALLC, of the implications of RGGI.
NAESB Standards Development. Supported a client in helping to craft new measurement and verification protocols for demand response and energy efficiency resources through participation in the North American Energy Standards Board.
Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation. Examined how market-based policy initiatives, such as a road pricing strategy, could be used to reduce vehicle use and emissions.
Connecticut Legislative Task Force. Provided consulting support to MGALLC who was retained for lead negotiations for a state electric deregulation initiative that was subsequently enacted.
Energy Future Holdings. Participated in a policy analysis of different forms of regulatory incentives, under subcontract to MGALLC, to promote energy efficiency, load management and advanced technology.
Edison Electric Institute. Provided input into development of a set of principles for evaluating future changes in appliance efficiency standards, including analysis of site versus source emissions.
New York City Economic Development Corporation. Participated in the development of a traffic congestion mitigation plan that included a fee for vehicles entering New York City.
Southern California Edison. Analyzed outcomes of state legislation to enact an integrated demand-side management approach to program delivery and evaluation.
Edison Electric Institute. Contributed to two white papers for EEI on issues related to electric industry deregulation.
Maryland Energy Administration. Contributed to Senate testimony supporting wider adoption of geothermal pumps.