Author Archives: Ross Baldick

About Ross Baldick

Electricity is an increasingly complex industry in the midst of transition to renewables and decarbonization. Using my 25 years’ experience as an engineer, policy analyst, and academic, I help my consulting clients think through their toughest technical challenges and formulate their best business strategies.

“Intro to Electric Power” course now available on video

Posted on 10/28/2013 by Ross Baldick

Great news! After 17 years teaching my “Introduction to Electric Power” course for lawyers, regulators, and accountants, I’ve brought it into the virtual world. Used to be, you had to travel to Austin and spent three days with me in … Continue reading →

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Regulating the electricity market

Posted on 09/24/2013 by Ross Baldick

In a recent blogpost, Professor James Bushnell  of the University of California, Davis, discussed Federal Energy Regulatory Commission actions against JP Morgan concerning their “creative” electricity market offer practices. By switching back and forth between offering and self-scheduling generator capacity, … Continue reading →

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What’s the best argument for electric cars?

Posted on 09/18/2013 by Ross Baldick

Last week I had the pleasure to test-drive a Tesla Model S.  In a previous post, I voiced my concerns about electric vehicle fast chargers, such as Tesla’s Supercharger. I still remain concerned, but while behind the wheel  (and above … Continue reading →

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