Research Analytics
With our research and analytics capabilities, RWA can provide clients with valuable market intelligence, data-driven insights, and predictive analysis to support their decision-making processes. Our team can conduct comprehensive research, assess specific dynamics, and utilize advanced analytical tools to generate meaningful reports and recommendations that help our clients stay ahead in the evolving natural gas landscape and make informed decisions.
Notable Projects
Capital Investment Analysis
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In 2021, RWA was hired by a confidential client to assess the ongoing capital investments being made by a large multi-state utility in preparation for upcoming regulatory proceedings. This project involved deep research using RWA's library of industry data and open-source data gathering. The resulting report provided the client with the tailored information they needed to prepare for their work summarized in a readable format with supporting data.
Policy Impact Analysis
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In 2024, RWA was retained to assess the impacts of several emergent policies in California related to zero-emissions appliance rules. This project involved a deep dive into the impacts to load by customer class and region, and the resulting impacts to revenue requirement for each of the target regulated utilities. RWA presented valuable insights regarding the actual impact of policy on ratepayers, and gas usage including multiple scenarios adjusted for sensitivities identified in collaboration with the client.
Weather Impacts on
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In 2024, RWA was retained to assess the impacts of several emergent policies in California related to zero-emissions appliance rules. This project involved a deep dive into the impacts to load by customer class and region, and the resulting impacts to revenue requirement for each of the target regulated utilities. RWA presented valuable insights regarding the actual impact of policy on ratepayers, and gas usage including multiple scenarios adjusted for sensitivities identified in collaboration with the client.