ScottMadden to Release Energy Industry Update: Here Comes the Sun

ATLANTA - Jan. 13, 2014 - PRLog -- In its upcoming Energy Industry Update, ScottMadden, Inc., one of North America’s leading energy consulting firms, will examine strategic issues, such as evolving utility business models in the face of slower energy demand growth and increasing penetration of distributed generation, especially solar.

This upcoming issue is themed, “Here Comes the Sun.” In it, ScottMadden will offer insights on how utilities are responding to the growing penetration of distributed solar as well as:

- Lessons and observations for North America from Germany’s energy transition from traditional fuels to a significantly larger proportion of renewable power resources
- Merger and acquisition trends, drivers, and impediments
- The natural gas price outlook and implications for midstream development and exports

“As rooftop solar takes off in various regions, whether due to policy, declining costs, or customer preferences, utility executives are seeking ways in which to participate in this growth and still ensure adequate and fair allocation of the costs of the grid among all customers,” said Brad Kitchens (http://www.scottmadden.com/bios/19/Brad-Kitchens.html), president and CEO of ScottMadden.

For more than a decade, the ScottMadden Energy Industry Update has served as the catalyst for strategic discussion, debate, and decisions. More than 10,000 industry leaders rely on it for the most important trends and thought-provoking insights. Click to download the prior issue, the Early Fall 2013 ScottMadden Energy Industry Update. (http://www.scottmadden.com/insight/651/The-ScottMadden-En...)

More information on ScottMadden's energy practice can be found at www.scottmadden.com. Contact ScottMadden in Atlanta at 3495 Piedmont Road, NE, Building 10, Suite 805, Atlanta, GA 30305; call 404-814-0020; or e-mail info@scottmadden.com.

About ScottMadden’s Energy Practice
Since 1983, we have been energy consultants. We have served more than 300 clients, including 20 of the top 20 energy utilities. We have performed more than 2,400 projects across every energy utility business unit and every function. We have helped our clients develop strategies, improve operations, reorganize companies, and implement initiatives. Our broad and deep energy utility expertise is not theoretical—it is experience based.

About ScottMadden, Inc.
ScottMadden is the management consulting firm that does what it takes to get it done right. Our practice areas include Energy, Clean Tech & Sustainability, and Corporate & Shared Services. We deliver a broad array of consulting services ranging from strategic planning through implementation across many industries, business units, and functions. To learn more, visit www.scottmadden.com | Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/SM_Energy) | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#!/ScottMaddenInc) | LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/37992)

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