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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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William Hargett leads business development for Ascend Analytics' PowerVAL business, a platform which provides developers, investors, and utilities with bankable and regulatory accepted wholesale and retail price forecasts for their projects by performing dispatch simulations to match customers' specific use cases. Mr. Hargett has extensive expertise in market strategy and execution, project acquisition and Mergers & Acquisitions, and tenders and competitive bids.
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Mr. Schwartz partners with utilities, developers, and investors to identify growth opportunities and achieve measurable results. With over two decades in energy market leadership, he has driven business development, account growth, and strategic communications at firms including Refinitiv, EnergyGPS, Energy Ventures Analysis, Genscape, and Point Carbon. His expertise in market intelligence and customer engagement helps stakeholders capture value and navigate today’s complex energy landscape.
Book MeetingThe Ascend Energy Exchange, the industry’s market-leading M&A advisory platform leveraging the deepest pool of qualified buyers and sellers, combines bankable asset valuations with complementary portfolio management & risk mitigation solutions. Explore current M&A trends, market comps, buyer priorities, and opportunities to acquire pre-qualified assets across ERCOT, MISO, SPP, ISO-NE, and other regions. Book a meeting with Bill Hargett to learn more.
Ascend Analytics is the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the power industry. The company’s offerings enable decision makers in power supply, procurement, and investment markets to plan, operate, monetize, and manage risk across any energy asset portfolio. 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.
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