BEACON ENERGY -- LEADING THE WAY IN ENERGY

Beacon Energy is a leading independent consulting firm specializing in the domestic and international electric power and natural gas industries. Our company pioneers and implements innovative strategies and projects for clients in the energy and network industries. Clients include power asset developers and operators, utilities, municipals and cooperatives, lenders and investors, fuel suppliers, industrial companies, government agencies, multilateral development agencies, power marketing organizations, water services groups and trade associations. Staffed by experts in power asset development, risk analysis, market assessment and asset valuation, project finance, fuel supply analysis, price forecasting, and contract negotiation, our company prides itself on our market knowledge, strategic vision, creativity, and skillful execution.

Beacon Energy is committed to our clients' goals, and is passionate about helping our clients to generate profits and manage risk in today's difficult and competitive marketplace. To learn more about how Beacon Energy helps its clients succeed, read about some of our projects in the profiles listed below:

Transmission Assets
Project Restructuring
Market and Price Forecasting
Energy Buying
Project Implementation Assistance
Development and Acquisition Assistance
Market Research
Renewable Energy Project Assistance
Energy Consulting in International Markets

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BEACON ENERGY IN THE NEWS

Known for its innovation and industry leadership, Beacon Energy's cutting-edge insights often find their way into the headlines.

World-Generation contains Jim Schretter's article on "Seeking Clarity Out of Darkness" recaping the August 14, 2003 blackout in major cities in the United States and Canada, as well as discussing cause and control and future preventive measures that can be taken with respect to costs and acquisitions. For the complete version as seen in the Sept/Oct 2003 Volume 15 - Number 4 issue of World-Generation click HERE.

World-Generation contains Jim Schretter's Editorial on "Natural Gas Prices: Raising the Bar..." Contributors: Steve Williams and Jamie Webster (of Beacon Energy) enhance the long-term outlook considerations, as well as short-term conditions of natural gas pricing discussed in Mr. Schretter's article. For the complete version as seen in the May/June 2003 Volume 15 - Number 3 issue of World-Generation click HERE.

Project Finance Newswire Quotes Jim Schretter's Projections on the Future of the Project Finance Market Beacon Energy President Jim Schretter was quoted in a recent article on the potential effects of a possible U.S. invasion of Iraq on the energy industry's project finance market. Read this article and Mr. Schretter's projections as seen in the Chadbourne & Parke's October 2002 Project Finance Newswire by clicking HERE.

Public Power Features Beacon Energy Article on the Benefits of Repowering Steve Williams of Beacon Energy describes why repowering is one of the best methods to economically increase generating capacity and plant efficiency. To read the complete article as seen in the September-October 2002 edition of APPA's PublicPower magazine, click HERE.

Jim Schretter Responds to Bruce Radford's Article in Public Utility Fortnightly Entitled "100-1 Odds: Why Merchant Transmission Still Looks Iffy"      The need for appropriate regulatory rules promoting transmission investment and allowing for competitive transmission serves as the basis for Mr. Schretter's recent response to 2002 Public Utility Fortnightly and  Gridweek articles. To read the complete Letter to the Editor response as seen in Public Utility Fortnightly, click HERE.

World-Generation Honors Beacon's President as Industry Leader and Member of the "Class of 2002"   Beacon Energy President Jim Schretter was named to World-Generation's prestigious "Class of 2002" for his strategic leadership and innovative approaches to energy industry problems. Read Mr. Schretter's article as seen in the Jan/Feb 2002, Vol. 14-No. 1 issue of World-Generation by clicking HERE.

 

Beacon Energy LLC
7913 Westpark Drive, Suite 101
McLean VA 22102
Telephone: 703-905-8110
Facsimile: 703-905-8111
E-mail: ckimener@beaconenergy.com

This page last updated: October 22, 2003