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Paul Eory

Director, Utilities & Corporates

Mr. Paul Eory leads Ascend’s engagements with utilities and corporate clients. With 15 years of energy sector expertise, he specializes in long-term planning and power procurement for complex energy portfolios and accelerating large load speed to power.

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About

Before Ascend, he led IRPs, FP&A, rate design, and strategic planning at Michigan’s largest municipal utility. Paul also served on the Board of the American Public Power Association’s DEED program.

Areas of Expertise

Integrated Resource Planning and Long-Term Utility Planning
Utility Financial Planning, FP&A, and Rate Design
Portfolio Management for Utilities, IPPs, and Investors
Data Center/Hyperscaler Site Selection and Power Supply Design
Competitive Capacity and Energy Procurement

Recent and Upcoming Speaking Engagements

November 3, 2026
Translating Inquiries into Practical Plans
APPA Large Load Planning & Strategy Virtual Summit | Featured Speaker
September 30, 2026
Power Procurement Under Pressure: Cost, Carbon, and Load Growth
Ascend Summit 2026 | Panel Moderator
June 10, 2026
Adapting to the Surge of Data Centers and AI Load Growth
APPA National Conference | Featured Speaker
April 10, 2025
Next-Gen Strategies to Fast-Track Planning-to-Procurement for Utilities & CCAs
Ascend Webinar

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