ENERGY STORAGE FINANCE & INVESTMENT

Meet Ascend Analytics

Dates:

June 11-12, 2025

Location:

San Diego Marriott La Jolla, San Diego, CA

Booth:

#2

Find Opportunity Despite Uncertainty

The storage market stands at a turning point—rich with opportunity yet riddled with uncertainty. Tariff shifts, pending legislation, and rising capital costs are reshaping the path forward. At Energy Storage Finance & Investment 2025, Ascend Analytics will be on site to help you make sense of it all.

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experts for personalized discussion about our latest market intelligence and your projects. From navigating BESS cost trends and evolving tax equity structures to optimizing risk-adjusted returns across ISO markets, our team offers the market intelligence and modeling precision needed to move confidently in a volatile landscape.

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Gary Dorris, PhD, CEO and Founder

Dr. Dorris brings over two decades of leadership in energy analytics and is the founder of Ascend Analytics, a 170+ person software and consulting firm driving innovation in power market modeling. His work has reshaped approaches to real-time operations, portfolio optimization, and long-term planning. Dr. Dorris has advised on more than $50 billion in energy financing and frequently provides expert testimony and board-level insights. He previously served as the lead expert witness for Merrill Lynch in the Enron proceedings and has supported regulatory cases across the industry.

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Adam Hise, Managing Director of Storage Risk Solutions

Mr. Hise leads the design and implementation of insurance-backed revenue solutions for clean energy projects. At Ascend, he has successfully launched EnSurance, the first product to enable insurance-backed merchant storage financing, and continues to expand innovative offerings to support the energy transition. Prior to Ascend, he held leadership roles at Scout Clean Energy and advised emerging renewable technology firms on strategic growth.

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Michael Huisenga, Managing Director

Mr. Huisenga oversees business development for Ascend’s Bid Optimization platform, SmartBidder supporting client engagement, go-to-market planning, and RFP processes. His experience spans two decades, including 15 years at WSP USA, where he served as SVP and Energy Business Line Leader, guiding sustainability, clean energy, and infrastructure initiatives for global clients.

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Will Edwards, Business Development, BESS products

Mr. Edwards supports the growth of Ascend’s Battery Energy Storage Systems and Market Intelligence platforms, helping clients assess market conditions, revenue potential, and dispatch strategies. He helps  drive adoption of analytics tools that support the full lifecycle of storage development, from market entry to optimization and risk management.

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Meeting Schedule

Wednesday, June 11

  • 9:30am - 10:00am

Coffee & Networking at Ascend Analytics' Booth

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm

Book a Meeting with Ascend Experts

  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunch Meetings with Ascend Analytics Experts

2:45pm - 3:15pm

Presentation:
Innovations in Structuring & Finance for Renewables and Storage

Speakers:
Gary Dorris, PhD, CEO & Founder, Ascend Analytics
Adam Hise, Managing Director of Storage Risk Solutions, Ascend Analytics

3:15pm - 3:45pm

Coffee & Networking at Ascend Analytics' Booth

4:00pm - 5:30pm

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5:45pm - 6:15pm

Drinks & Networking at Ascend Analytics' Booth

Thursday, June 12

  • 8:00am - 10:00am

Book a Meeting with Ascend Experts

  • 10:00am - 10:30pm

Coffee & Networking at Ascend Analytics' Booth

  • 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Lunch Meetings with Ascend Analytics

  • 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Book a Meeting with Ascend Experts

3:45pm - 4:15pm

Coffee & Networking at Ascend Analytics' Booth

About Ascend Analytics

Ascend Analytics is the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the energy supply. The company’s offerings enable decision makers in power development and supply procurement to maximize the value of planning, operating, and managing risk for renewable, storage, and other assets. From real-time to 30-year horizons, their forecasts and insights are at the foundation of over $50 billion in project financing assessments. Ascend provides energy market stakeholders with the clarity and confidence to successfully navigate the rapidly shifting energy landscape.