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California’s Summer is Knocking!!

Prepared by Ziad Alaywan — Originally published in The Friday Burrito

As we move into the summer, the spring has experienced abundant resources, record curtailments and negative pricing. The CAISO 2024 Summer Loads and Resources Assessment…
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The Elephant in the Room!!

Prepared by Ziad Alaywan — Originally published in The Friday Burrito

At the expense of making some readers feel uncomfortable, I think it is time to bring up an issue no one seems to want to…
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Fact Not Fiction!

Prepared by Ziad Alaywan — Originally published in The Friday Burrito

As a former PG&E employee living in PG&E territory, I frequently get asked the same question from friends, colleagues, and neighbors, “What is going on…
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Methods of Conducting Project Revenue

Prepared by Ziad Alaywan P.E, Kevin Coffee P.E. & Nicole Ramos

In this case study, we will delve into our advanced techniques, focusing particularly on the intricacies of generation optimization, which holds a central role in…
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Portfolio Modeling & Electricity Price Forecast

Prepared by Jesse Montano, Herve Pare, & Brian Rahman P.E.

Abstract: This case study delves into the application and the use of ZGlobal eGrid Analytical process to conduct energy portfolio modeling, optimization, and the computation…
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Tied Up in Nots

Prepared by Ziad Alaywan — Originally published in The Friday Burrito

Time to Get Real. With the CAISO past the quarter century mark, it is time to assess the progress made toward regional expansion. Although I…
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Reflecting on CAISO’s 25th Anniversary

Prepared by Ziad Alaywan — Originally published in The Friday Burrito

Soon will be the silver anniversary of the California ISO. It was 25 years ago, on March 31, 1998, that the ISO ushered in a…
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