Branko Terzic, U.S. and Global Regulatory Policy leader, Energy & Resources, Deloitte Services LP, authors a biweekly front-page column called "Terzic on Strategy" in the New Power Executive. This electronic newsletter is distributed to nearly 20,000 industry participants. Read the "Terzic on Strategy" articles published in 2006:
2006 Realities & Potentials | End of Year Issue
Terzic emphasizes the need to develop renewable and conventional fuels, nuclear and fossil power production, central and distributed power generation technologies and efficient transmission facilities to meet the demand for adequate, reliable and affordable energy commensurate with environmental considerations.
The Great Game | November 29, 2006
Terzic argues that the core competency of a utility management must be the ability to successfully manage under regulations, and that participating in the process of new legislation is the right and duty of utility managements.
Green, Green...They Say | November 11, 2006
Terzic asks whether it is time to include more "green" scenarios during strategic planning in light of recent global and national political developments. He examines the predictions of two leading strategic thinkers in Europe and the United States.
In Veno Veritas - Rules for Sustainable Energy Policy | October 13, 2006
Terzic offers advice to newly established democratic governments and their parliaments. He shares a draft of his proposed rules that he prepared for the attendees of the 2006 Bordeaux Energy Colloquium.
Russian Roulette | September 29, 2006
Terzic discusses whether Russia has capital attractive regulatory policies and institutions. Read his conclusions on Russia' electricity restructuring.
Tired, Rehired and Fired | August 31, 2006
Terzic discusses the status of regulation and regulators and explores how regulators handled political pressures in the 1980s to accommodate for double-digit inflation and interest rates.
Smart Meters, Dumb Tariffs? | August 15, 2006
Terzic discusses managing electricity demands and how "smart meters" can help shift hourly electricity loads.
Return of Rate of Return | July 28, 2006
Terzic discusses the return of rate case applications with renewed interest in all kinds of dormant regulatory issues.
Federal Role | July 16, 2006
Terzic discusses the results of Deloitte LLP's 2006 Electric & Gas Consumer Survey.
Nuclear Finns | June 16, 2006
Terzic addresses the need of new technology in management of nuclear wastes and draws contrasts in the approaches of Finland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Fair Profits? | May 16, 2006
Terzic recommends studying the history of crude oil prices in 1970s to address current high energy prices.
Energy Weak | April 28, 2006
Terzic discusses the recent increase and fall in gasoline prices and related effect on policy.
Special Reprint on European Union | April 17, 2006
Terzic discusses the new European concept of "independent" regulatory agencies for electric and gas utilities.
Transmission Investment | February 23, 2006
Terzic examines the public service commission regulation of transmission and the investor-owned utility industry's investment in transmission.
Real Incentive | February 13, 2006
Terzic discusses his role chairing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Task Force on Incentive Rates that led to the policy statement. The final policy statement established five regulatory standards against which a proposal for incentive ratemaking would be tested.
ROE at Risk at FERC? | January 30, 2006
Terzic discusses how the energy industry financial and policy analysts are watching FERC commissioners as they address an administrative return on equity recommendation.
When You Have Them by the Rate Case, Their Hearts and Minds Will Follow | January 15, 2006
Terzic discusses the effects on consumers after the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 repeal and loss of Securities and Exchange Commission oversight of utility holding companies.
