HydroVision International 2015

Session 1A: Tips and Considerations for Developing a Strong Business Case for Hydro Assets (Room B114)

15 Jul 15
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Track A: Asset Management

Speaker(s): Eric Van Deuren, Director of Power Generation Engineering, Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Scott Ross, Hydropower Specialist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Kathy Groves, Project Engineer, BC Hydro; Douglas Spaulding, President, Nelson Energy / Spaulding Consultants

Moderator(s): Stanley Hayes, Vice President, Stantec;

Developing comprehensive business cases for hydro assets and projects has become increasingly important in the organizational decision-making regarding what to pursue and what to drop. Owners and planners must look for ways to build complete business cases that take into account the value of generation/non-generation components, the financial investment, the timeframe, environmental factors, project justification, aging infrastructure, the current market, and funding streams