Undergrounding Innovation: Regulatory Policy & Financial Engineering
Innovation: Government and stakeholder- supported funding.
Description/Definition: Specialized funding sources (Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant, Legislative driven funding, etc.).
Impact: Reduced Maintenance Cost: Reduced Installation Cost: Alternate sources of funding to achieve the lowest life-cycle cost and achievement of resiliency and reliability targets.
Jason De Stigter, Business Line Director
Burns & McDonnell
Jason leads a Capital Asset Planning Solutions (CAPS) offering and risk management solutions for clients. In addition, his responsibilities focus on budget prioritization and risk assessments, including financial and economic analysis, for key clients.
Mark Bridgers, Principal
Continuum Capital
Mark brings 20+ years of utility industry experience in helping clients solve the most significant capital construction challenges. His experience includes behind the scenes work on rate structure and public utility commission testimony on behalf of clients.