Expert Decision Analytics for Utility Excellence
Demand Side Management
- DSM Planning & Evaluation
- Integrated Resource Planning
- Technology Adoption Forecasting
- Electrification of Vehicles and Buildings
Infrastructure Risk Management
- Pipeline Integrity Assessment
- Wildfire mitigation
- Risk-spend efficiency to drive cost-effectiveness
- Regulatory Compliance
Electrification Planning
- Economic and GHG evaluation
- Heat pumps
- EV charging for light and heavy duty vehicles
- Microgrid evaluation
Decision Analytics
- Problem visualization with Influence Diagrams
- Risk and uncertainty management with Monte Carlo simulation
- Project portfolio management
- Strategic Planning Support
Mastering Demand Side Management for Modern Utilities
Peak Load Management
Encourage customers to reduce energy usage during peak hours or shift consumption to off-peak times.
Energy Efficiency Programs
Long-term reduction in overall consumption through equipment upgrades and behavioral changes.
Demand Response
Flexible programs where commercial customers reduce demand in exchange for compensation.
Market Growth
DSM markets are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.6% through 2032, making it a critical investment area for utilities.
Real-World Applications
Discover how our solutions have transformed utility operations and decision-making processes across the industry.
What Our Clients Say
“I can do the same thing in Analytica that would take me 10 times longer in Excel.”
Cory Welch
Principal Consultant, Resource Innovations
“I have been very surprised at the improvement in ease of explaining models to clients using Analytica with its influence diagrams.”
Edgar Brooker
Principal, Gravelroad Consulting
“Everything that’s wrong with the common PC spreadsheet is fixed in Analytica.”
PC Week
Technology Review
Meet Our Expert Team
James Milford
James has more than fifteen years of experience using Analytica for energy and environmental modeling research and consulting. He was a Managing Consultant in Guidehouse’s (formerly Navigant) Energy Practice.
At the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, James led a multi-million-dollar project with six other National Labs and Lumina to build the Stochastic Energy Deployment System (SEDS), an Analytica model to help the US Department of Energy (DOE) manage its portfolio of R&D projects.
James holds an MS in Engineering and Technology Management from the Colorado School of Mines and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado.
Karen Lee, PhD
Karen is a Senior Consultant Analyst at Lumina with 5+ years of experience in policy consulting and policy communication. She has extensive experience in building decision-support applications with intuitive user interfaces. Prior to joining Lumina, Karen worked at the RAND Corporation on a variety of consulting projects, from building simulations to web development and communications design.
Karen has a PhD in Policy Analysis from the Pardee RAND Graduate School, an MSc in Operations Research from the London School of Economics, and a BS in Decision Science from Carnegie Mellon University.
Daniel Violette, PhD
Daniel runs Lumina’s energy consulting practice. He has extensive experience as an entrepreneur, and industry leader in the electric power and gas industry. Prior to joining Lumina, Dr. Violette was a Managing Director in the Energy Practice at Navigant Consulting for 10 years; the Founder of Summit Blue Consulting; and Founder of Tesser Inc.
Dr. Violette is widely recognized as a visionary leader in the energy industry. He received the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Energy Program Evaluation Conference (IEPEC), and the 2018 “Industry Leader” award from Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP).
Dr. Violette received his PhD in economics from the University of Colorado, receiving a Regents Fellowship and honors in econometrics and industrial organization.
Our Lumina team has extensive experience in developing decision tools using a variety of methods, including systems dynamics, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, Monte Carlo simulation to treat uncertainty, optimization and more.
For over two decades, Lumina Decision Systems has been at the forefront of decision analytics and utility consulting. We bridge the gap between complex data and actionable insights, helping utilities navigate uncertainty and make decisions that drive sustainable success.
Innovation-Driven
Pioneering visual decision modeling and Monte Carlo simulation for utilities.
Trusted Partner
Working with utilities within North America to solve their most complex challenges.
Proven Results
Delivering measurable value through evidence-based decision making.
Ready to Transform Your Decision Making?
Let’s discuss how Lumina Decision Systems can help your utility optimize operations, manage risks, and make more informed decisions.
Get in Touch
Phone
+1-650-212-1212
Location
Campbell, California, USA
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