Acadian Consulting Group

ACG congratulates Dr. David Dismukes in recently receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the University of Florida’s Public Utility Research Center (“PURC”). The award was given last week at PURC’s annual conference “Future-Ready Florida: Utilities in a Digital Era.”

PURC describes this award as recognizing contributions to the understanding of regulatory economics and finance, and the cumulative impact of research and policy analysis on both academics and policymakers. While there have been many past academic winners, the award also recognizes professional contributions that materially improve the practice of regulation. However, in a few instances, like this year’s current award, the honor recognizes someone who has operated in both applied and academic worlds.

Congratulations to David on the highly prestigious award.

ACG was in the classroom last week down at the Tulane University Energy Program in New Orleans

Carlos Sandoval and Blake Edwards joined Professor John Foreman III’s ENRG 7850 (Renewables & Grid Integration) course in Tulane’s Master of Energy Management program to walk through how energy regulation works in practice. The conversation focused on how regulatory structure drives investment decisions and long-term planning.

They covered:

How regulators balance affordability, reliability, and capital investment in rate cases

The regulatory process of gaining new generation assets.

The relationship between capacity markets and the grid

The difference between regulated and restructured market

How rapid data center-driven load growth is changing forecasts and long-term reliability planning

It was a great opportunity to give students a real world look at pressing energy challeges

Great job for
Carlos and Blake!

Happy Halloween from ACG🦇🕸️🍭

Caluda’s or Party Palace?? Both equally delicious🎉

🎃Happy Halloween from ACG🎃

Getting in all of the King Cake while there is still time!!! D**g Phuong is definitely in the top 3👌🏼

It is early in the New Year… but King Cake calories don’t count, right?! Thanks Jerrett Richter CPA for getting our carnival season started with one of the best Meche's Donut King

Happy holidays from our ACG family to yours

ACG loves to get dressed up! Our annual Halloween Hangout was a good one.

Acadian Consulting Group (ACG) is seeking an ambitious, hard-working, team player to fill middle management/case manager position (Research Associate). At least five years of relevant work experience is required with preference given to candidates with experience in the analysis of regulated utilities, the oil and gas industry, or other natural resource industries. Applicants with prior experience at a state or federal regulatory agency, or energy company/utility are highly preferred. An advanced degree in a business, statistics, or engineering discipline is highly preferred.

Applicant must possess superior analytic capabilities, excellent written communication skills, and demonstrated Excel abilities. The ability to meet deadlines, rise to analytic challenges, and work independently is essential.

ACG specializes in the research and analysis of regulatory, public policy and empirical issues that arise in various energy industries. A large portion of our work is associated with regulation, litigation, or business/project development work. Thus, ACG consultants, research associates, and analysts are very attentive to detail and are familiar with the use of appropriate research methodologies. ACG’s clients are located throughout the United States, not just the Gulf South region.


This is an excellent position for young people looking for a position with considerable advancement opportunities. ACG offers flexible work schedules, a casual working environment, and a 401(k) plan. ACG is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana—Louisiana’s capital city and home to the 2020 CFB national champions, the Louisiana State University Tigers. Additionally, the unique charm and culture of New Orleans and the greater Acadiana region is a mere hour’s drive away, or less. The open Research Associate position will be located in Baton Rouge. Please e-mail your cover letter with salary history/requirements and resume to [email protected]