Mike Clark specializes in antitrust, energy, applied econometrics, data analysis, and microeconomic theory. His antitrust experience includes class action lawsuits regarding price fixing and price discrimination matters; covering industries such as animation, electrical components, wholesale & retail gasoline, and airlines. His energy experience encompasses the measurement and evaluation of residential, commercial, and industrial energy programs; including demand response programs (e.g., critical peak pricing), time-of-use rates, net energy metering, and electric vehicle rates. He has also evaluated multiple utility pilot programs that use residential smart thermostats to facilitate energy conservation and demand response. His expertise incorporates demand modeling, estimating average treatment effects, forecasting, machine learning, and managing large datasets. His research has been published in Journal of Private Enterprise.
In his free time, Mike enjoys outdoor activities such as rock-climbing, hiking, and camping.
CA Energy Consulting Experts Speak at Edison Electric Institute Electric Rates Course
July 31, 2024 - Four experts from CA Energy Consulting presented at the 2024 Edison Electric Institute Electric Rates Course on issues related to costing, pricing, and incentive regulation.
Clark, Crowley, and Vigdor Present on Avoided Costs at EUCI Workshop
March 19, 2024 - Three speakers from CA Energy Consulting presented at the 2024 EUCI Avoided Costs for Electricity Services workshop on costing and pricing using avoided costs.
CA Energy Consulting Files Expert Testimony in New Hampshire
December 13, 2023 - In December 2023, Christensen Associates Energy Consulting experts Nick Crowley and Mike Clark filed testimony on behalf of the New Hampshire Department of Energy to assist in the review of a utility rate application.
Rate Design, Cost of Capital, and Cost-of-Service Testimony for Michigan Utility
December 11, 2023 - In December 2023, Christensen Associates Energy Consulting experts Nick Crowley and Mike Clark filed testimony on behalf of Alpena Power Company to as part of the utility’s rate application.
April 01, 2016 - CA Energy Consulting presents ex-post and ex-ante load impact evaluations for the statewide Demand Bidding Program (“DBP”) in place at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”), Southern California Edison (“SCE”), and San Diego Gas and Electric Company (“SDG&E”) in 2015.
April 01, 2016 - CA Energy Consulting reported on ex-post and ex-ante load impact evaluations for the statewide Demand Bidding Program (“DBP”) in place at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”), Southern California Edison (“SCE”), and San Diego Gas and Electric Company (“SDG&E”) in 2015.
