ScottMadden to Issue New Energy Industry Update

ATLANTA - Sept. 5, 2013 - PRLog -- ScottMadden, Inc., one of North America’s leading energy consulting firms, will soon release its popular Energy Industry Update, received by almost 10,000 industry leaders. This semi-annual publication features ScottMadden’s view of significant events and emerging trends in the industry.

In this issue, ScottMadden will examine, among other things, shifting sources and destinations of North American energy. Topics will include:

·         How is the Department of Energy handling requests to export the U.S.’s shale gas "bounty?" How might liquefied natural gas exports affect U.S. natural gas markets?

·         With a new Environmental Protection administrator and various compliance deadlines passed, or fast approaching, what can fossil power generators expect? How are U.S. regions positioned for the temporary or permanent loss of some coal-fired capacity?

·         With recently announced nuclear plant closures, deferred new construction, and Fukushima still in the news, what does the future of nuclear look like?

“The energy utility industry is dynamic and policy driven,” said Brad Kitchens (http://www.scottmadden.com/bios/19/Brad-Kitchens.html), president and CEO of ScottMadden. “As federal and state policies take hold, we see an interesting paradox of ‘feast and famine.’ A feast of abundant gas supply is seeking a home, perhaps outside of the United States. But will concerns about sufficient power generation capacity in the wake of coal and nuclear plant retirements ultimately lead to a famine? Or not? Our clients are girding for some bumps and opportunities over the next few years. We are pleased to help them prepare for the road ahead with insights like those in our Energy Industry Update.”

For more than a decade, the ScottMadden Energy Industry Update has served as a catalyst for strategic discussion, debate, and decisions. Thousands of industry leaders rely on it for the most important trends and thought-provoking insights. To download the prior issue, the Winter 2012–2013 edition, please click here (http://www.scottmadden.com/insight/605/The-Energy-Industr...). The new issue will be available soon.

About ScottMadden’s Energy Practice
Since 1983, we have been energy consultants. We have served more than 300 clients, including 20 of the top 20 energy utilities. We have performed more than 2,400 projects across every energy utility business unit and every function. We have helped our clients develop strategies, improve operations, reorganize companies, and implement initiatives. Our broad and deep energy utility expertise is not theoretical—it is experience based.

About ScottMadden, Inc.
ScottMadden is the management consulting firm that does what it takes to get it done right. Our practice areas include Energy, Clean Tech & Sustainability, and Corporate & Shared Services. We deliver a broad array of consulting services ranging from strategic planning through implementation across many industries, business units, and functions. To learn more, visit www.scottmadden.com | Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/SM_Energy) | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#!/ScottMaddenInc) | LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/37992)

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