Modeling Work Group

Purpose of Modeling Work Group (MWG)

  • Develop a better understanding of the capabilities, inputs and assumptions, and outputs of the CRA MRN/NEEM (macroeconomic) model that will be used to evaluate the 8 Macroeconomic Futures and sensitivities and the GE MAPS (production cost) model that will be used to analyze the Roll-Up Plan and the final 3 Transmission Build out Scenarios.

    • Identify concerns or issues, seek answers, make recommendations and report to EIPC Stakeholder Steering Committee (SSC) regarding the MRN/NEEM and GE MAPS modeling to be performed.

  • Identify with CRA the matrix of specific required inputs for MRN/NEEM to be provided by SSC and advise the SSC and Scenario Planning Work Group (SPWG) on model inputs, outputs, processes and limitations to assist them in the development of the 8 Macroeconomic Futures.

    • Coordinate with the Roll-Up Work Group (RUWG) to identify any issues that could impact model inputs, assumptions, modeling, or results.

  • In coordination with and within the parameters set by the SPWG, make recommendations to the SSC on the values for the inputs and assumptions to be used for modeling the 8 Macroeconomic Futures.

    • Identify as appropriate data or analyses needs

    • Work with resources (e.g. DOE / National Laboratories)

    • Collaborate with CRA to ensure model consistency

  • Review outputs and results of MRN/NEEM and GE MAPS modeling and provide a report on the interpretations to SSC

Work Group Official Sector Representatives
(* indicates SSC Member)

Public Power-TDUs
Paul McCurley, NRECA
*Maryam Sharif, NYPA

Transmission Owners & Developers
Tyler Ruthven, National Grid
Allan Myers, ITC-Great Plains
Dennis Chastain, TVA

Generation Owners & Developers
*Steve Gaw, Wind Coalition
*Michael Goggin, AWEA
*Mark Volpe, Dynegy

Canada
Steve Chui, Ontario Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure
Rob Sinclair, Ontario Power Authority

Other Suppliers
*Dennis Sobieski, Hess
Doug Hurley, Synapse Energy

States (EISPC)
*Jon McKinney, Public Service Commission of West Virginia
Doug Gotham, State Utility Forecasting Group
Hisham Choueiki, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio

NGOs
Wil Burns, Burns Law/ ECC
Samir Succar, NRDC
Matt Schuerger (Energy Systems Consulting Services LLC (Consultant)

End Users
*Ryan Kind, MO Office of the Public Counsel
*Alice Jackson, Occidental
Erin Hogan, NYSERDA

Ex Officio
*Joe Bryson, U.S. EPA
*David Meyer, U.S. DOE DOE
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