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ACC Public Hearing
November 18, 2021
In this video, David Millar presents the results of the proposed Arizona Energy Rules cost analysis, performed in conjunction with the three investor-owned utilities in Arizona. Mr. Millar shows the costs of the clean energy pathway are modest compared to a business-as-usual approach, but also that innovation is needed to rein in costs of decarbonizing the last 20 percent of emissions.
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Current Market Outlooks: National Trends
June 15, 2021
In this video, Dr. Gary Dorris and Dr. Brent Nelson provide insights into the key drivers for spot prices, volatility, ancillary and capacity prices for major ISOs. (Running time 52 mins)
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Current Market Outlooks: ISO Specific Market Dynamics (CAISO, ERCOT)
June 15, 2021
In this video, Dr. Brent Nelson presents Ascend main insights from Ascend current outlooks for CAISO and ERCOT. (Running time 35 mins)
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Current Market Outlooks: ISO Specific Market Dynamics (NYISO, ISONE, SPP, PJM, MISO)
June 15, 2021
In this video, Dr. Brent Nelson presents the highlights from Ascend market intelligence and forecasts for NYISO, ISONE, SPP, PJM and MISO. (Running time 31 mins)
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Market Forecasting in an Era of Energy Transition: Critical Issues and Structural Drivers
May 25, 2021
In this video, Dr. Brent Nelson introduces the building blocks and philosophy of Ascend's forecasting approach. (Running Time 46 mins)
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Dr. Gary Dorris in 'Meet the Experts'
October 4, 2019
In this 'Meet the Experts' video, Dr. Gary Dorris discusses the importance of assessing Tuolumne river flow in sustaining economic livelihood for Turlock Irrigation District.
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Dr. Gary Dorris presents IRP to City of Glendale
July 27, 2019
Dr. Gary Dorris, CEO of Ascend Analytics, presents Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to Glendale City Council on July 27, 2019 with storage, renewables, and internal combustion engines, resulting in 5-0 approval.
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Caithness Energy Testimony
February 9, 2019
Dr. Gary Dorris, President of Ascend Analytics, provides "Avoided Cost Testimony" in a public hearing in Helena, Montana.
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Ascend CEO Dr Gary Dorris talks Flexible Generation
August 1, 2016
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NorthWestern Energy Testimony - Part 2
July 10, 2014
Gary Dorris, Ph.D provides testimony for NorthWestern Energy
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NorthWestern Energy Testimony - Part 1
July 9, 2014
Gary Dorris, Ph.D provides testimony for NorthWestern Energy
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Leaders in CTRM Technology - Dr Gary Dorris
July 25, 2012
In the latest video of CommodityPoint's Leaders in CTRM Technology series, Dr. Gary Dorris, President of Ascend Analytics discusses "bridging the chasm" between physical assets and traditional, financial-centric energy trading, and shares his views on how the asset heavy market needs will evolve in the coming years.