Federal, state, and local rules have a major impact on business operations and, in some circumstances, can mean the difference between a profitable and loss-making business. The policy and regulatory landscape is complex, with multiple stakeholders driven by diverse interests. Seemingly simple policy and rule changes can carry complex implications and, oftentimes, significant impacts for a client’s bottom line.
We have experience working on all aspects of the policy and rule-making process in various contexts. We have strong relationships at many of the Federal policy-related and regulatory agencies that are responsible for generating and monitoring many of the rules that impact clients’ operations. We also have strong relationships at Federal legislative bodies that enact new legislation. The insights that these relationships generate, combined with our analytical capabilities mean that we can quickly understand the dynamic policy and rules landscape and condut the right analysis to understand how it impacts clients’ businesses and how to respond.
Capabilities
Our Policy & Regulatory capabilities span several areas, including:
- Regulatory Intelligence & Monitoring
- Policy & Regulatory Impact Analysis
- Regulatory Economics Analysis
Our Work
Several examples of recent Policy & Regulatory work include:
| Capability | Qualification/Experience | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Economics Analysis | Developed an electricity Demand-Side Management (DSM) program for the regulatory authority of a major Middle Eastern country | Comprehensive, multi-year DSM plan was developed for the country with initial five-year program potential benefits of nearly $1 billion |
| Policy/Regulatory Impact Analysis | Evaluated the attractiveness of a market segment created by a new environmental policy for a supplier of enriched coal | Client expanded into new market niche and generated major revenue growth |