How Economic Impact Analysis Models Equip the Utility Industry – Patrick Kelly, FirstEnergy & Jim Robey, Ph.D., Robey Analytics, LLC.

Recording of How Economic Impact Analysis Models Equip the Utility Industry

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From emerging policies to technology advancements, the utility industry is undergoing a transformation that has significant implications for regional development.

We hosted “How Economic Impact Analysis Models Equip the Utility Industry,” our special guest webinar on Wednesday, February 16. This discussion featured Patrick Kelly, Director of Economic Development at FirstEnergy, and Jim Robey, Ph.D., Principal at Robey Analytics, LLC.

During this presentation, Mr. Kelly provided an overview of FirstEnergy’s strategic initiatives to build resilient utility systems, create 21st-century jobs, and develop clean energy sources. Dr. Robey continued the discussion by examining a compilation of studies emphasizing how larger utility companies are approaching analytics including using impact models that Robey Analytics, LLC. has produced on behalf of FirstEnergy.

Finally, Chris Judson, Managing Economic Associate at REMI, concluded with a brief examination of the REMI model methodology supporting these analyses and how economic modeling informs the rapidly changing energy industry.

Economic Impacts of Comprehensive Climate and Energy Policy – Thomas D. Peterson, Center for Climate Strategies (CCS)

[Recording] Economic Impacts of Comprehensive Climate and Energy Policy – Thomas D. Peterson, CCS; Peter Evangelakis, Ph.D., Nina Mantegna, Haozheyi Guan , REMI

[Slides] Economic Impacts of Comprehensive Climate and Energy Policy – Thomas D. Peterson, CCS; Peter Evangelakis, Ph.D., Nina Mantegna, Haozheyi Guan , REMI

National energy and environmental issues have dominated our public policy spheres, conveying the importance of factoring in their policy impacts when considering the overall vitality of our economy.

We invite you to join us for our upcoming special guest webinar on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (ET) that will feature Thomas D. Peterson, President and CEO of the Center for Climate Strategies (CCS).

Mr. Peterson will explore the economic effects of reducing household energy prices and greenhouses gases as referenced in the CCS study “Economic Impacts of Comprehensive Climate and Energy Policy: National Climate Change Stakeholder Recommendations and U.S. Senate Proposals Would Advance Economy and Employment.”

The analysis underscored the strategic benefits of comprehensive approaches to managing greenhouse gas emissions, the need for a national framework to support a balanced portfolio of actions, and the importance of stakeholder involvement in policy development and management of the economy. You can access the full study by clicking here.

AUBER Spring Conference

REMI is sponsoring the Association for University Business and Economic Research’s Spring 2022 Conference, “Relaunching the Decade: Supporting Innovation in Our New American Economy,” on February 26 – March 1 in Boulder, Colorado. We invite all conference attendees to visit REMI’s exhibitor booth during the event.

Frederick R. Treyz, Ph.D., Chief Economist & CEO at REMI, will be leading a research panel session during the conference on Sunday, February 27th, from 1:30 PM-3:00 PM. We look forward to an informative and lively panel discussion with several research experts and industry professionals.

More information about the conference can be accessed by clicking here.

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NYSEDC Economic Development Conference

REMI is sponsoring the 2022 NYSEDC Economic Development Conference, on February 28 – March 1 in Albany, New York. We invite all conference attendees to visit REMI’s exhibitor booth during the event.

Peter Evangelakis, Ph.D., Vice President of Economics and Consulting at REMI, will be speaking on the “Site Selection and Development” panel on Tuesday, March 1, 10:45 am – 11:45 am.

More information about the conference can be accessed by clicking here.

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Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting

REMI will be at the Transportation Research Board’s Annual Meeting from January 9 – 13. 2022. We invite all meeting attendees to visit the REMI booth (#858) during the event.

We’re hosting a special group dinner on Tuesday, January 11, at 7:00 p.m., in Washington, D.C. as a part of the event. If you or anyone in your office is interested in attending this dinner, please email Amanda Lambert at Amanda.Lambert@remi.com to express your interest in attending.

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