Industry Resources

Through the links below you can access a collection of technical papers, presentations, white papers and other examples of R. W. Beck thought leadership. Please contact us if you'd like more information on a particular technology, strategy, regulation, or another "hot topic" that will help your business succeed.

• Are You Prepared for ARRA Success?

  Are You Prepared for ARRA Success?
  The R. W. Beck team worked closely with numerous clients to prepare their ARRA Smart Grid funding applications. Though preparation of the Smart Grid grant applications was a significant effort, we believe the real challenge will fall on the utilities whose projects are selected for funding by the Department of Energy.
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• Positive Energy Directions

  Positive Energy Directions
  Positive Energy Directions was founded by R. W. Beck Senior Vice President Mark Gabriel to bring the vision he developed while leading the nationwide effort known as the Electricity Sector Framework for the Future, to the energy industry.

   

  In 2006 R. W. Beck, an SAIC company, acquired energy consulting firm Positive Energy Directions, LLC of Pleasanton, California. Positive Energy Directions supported the growing challenges in the energy business with a focus on visioning of new electricity infrastructure and development of demand side management programs in natural gas.
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• Advanced Metering Systems for Water Utilities

  Advanced Metering Systems for Water Utilities
  This web seminar, presented by Vice President Don Schlenger through Utilimetrics, reviews a variety of topics from available technologies through implementation considerations and integration. 
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• Practical Guide to AMR/AMI Project Management - From Feasibility Through Installation

  Practical Guide to AMR/AMI Project Management - From Feasibility Through Installation
  Presented at the Autovation, Utilimetric International Symposium by Vice President Don Schlenger, this course shows best practices for AMR/AMI project mangement. 
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• Water Utility AMR/AMI - Finding and Implementing the Right Solution

  Water Utility AMR/AMI - Finding and Implementing the Right Solution
  Presented at the Autovation, Utilimetrics International Symposium by Vice President Don Schlenger, this course covers an overview of available advanced metering systems (AMS) technology, building a business case and intergating AMS to maximize benefits. 
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• Making Sense of Stimulus : Strategic & Technical Integration Resources

  Making Sense of Stimulus : Strategic & Technical Integration Resources

  R. W. Beck has been involved in the business of sustainability for several years – building strategy, addressing carbon issues and assisting with business case analyses and program implementation. The federal stimulus program now creates a funding mechanism that allows organizations to consider implementing sustainability strategies more aggressively. Learn more about Making Sense of Stimulus with: The Opportunity : View a detailed breakdown of funding allocations, Making Sense of Stimulus : A printable PDF version of this article, Optimity^SM : Program Prioritization & Optimization, and Application Timeline : EECB Formula City & County Program.  
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• Midstream Multiples

  Midstream Multiples
  A significant portion of business of R. W. Beck's Oil, Gas & Chemicals Group (a.k.a. Barnes & Click) is due diligence in connection with mergers, acquisitions and financing in the refining, petrochemical and gas midstream industries. As part of this service, we offer clients our analysis of the historical multiples of earnings paid for midstream asset packages in the marketplace.
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