Utility Asset Management

Services


	Consulting Services: Applying Cutting-Edge Analytical Methodology To Solve Business Decision Problems Stephen Chapel and the technical teams that he can assemble have many years experience building and applying analytical models to address the asset management decisions faced by Utilities. The experience includes solving problems for:
	*Strategic Decision Making* (CATALYST method) more info Project Portfolio Management (PPM) *New!* Interactive Risk Demo Observations About The Utility PPM Problem Power Point Slides: PPM - The What, Why and How S.Chapel PPM Service Offering Decision Support Software - P2 Description Lifecycle Management of Infrastructure Assets, more info T&D Capacity Planning, more info Longer-Term Cash-Flow and Financial Planning Design & Maintenance Decisions to Address Strategic Reliability The technical teams assembled by S. Chapel Associates work closely with clients to develop comprehensive business plans for investment and O&M decision making. Prioritization & Repair / Replace Service Offerings>>


	Software Development & Support A partnership with Stanford Business Software (SBS Inc.) and Imagine India brings: expertise in C/C++, Java, VB, Access, Oracle and IP based software, resources in the US & India, competitive project costs. Software Services - Partnership with SBS Inc.>> Software - Equipment Testing Decision Model>>

Analytical Model Development
Stephen Chapel is uniquely qualified to assemble and manage model development teams.
Mr. Chapel has managed numerous highly successful projects for the Utility industry. He has expert knowledge of the utility business analysis methods combined with proven problem solving and analytical capabilities. He has close ties to numerous individuals in the economics, decision science, operations research and computer science communities. He is known for his ability organize model development efforts and manage multidisciplinary teams

Lifecycle Management of Assets: Methods, software, & data to address repair / replace questions for aging T&D assets in the electric utility industry.

Prioritization: Method and software for
(1) valuing and prioritizing projects
(2) picking the “best” multi-year portfolio of projects given the project attributes, budget levels, and company

Reliability Analysis and Risk Mitigation: Analytical methods and tools for
(1) planning system reliability consistent with area customer needs and
(2) assessing reliability risks and developing strategies for risk mitigation.