From Budgeted to Realized: Structuring Hedges that Deliver on Forecast
| | | January 22nd, 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm MT
Speakers: Brent Nelson, PhD, Carlos Blanco, PhD, Gary Dorris, PhD, & Tyler Pritchard |
| | Power markets follow boom-and-bust revenue cycles, and disciplined hedging can unlock additional value for renewable generation and storage. This webinar outlines how asset owners can structure hedges that translate forecasts into realized cash flow while avoiding misalignment between asset capabilities to delivery power and financial instruments. The presentation also
examines how well-designed hedges can capture a risk premium that often exceeds what assets realize through merchant exposure alone.
Key Takeaways: - Assess how seasonal volatility and scarcity-driven pricing dynamics shape hedge performance
- Structure hedge instruments to reduce forecast variance while accounting for market variability and physical deliverability
- Evaluate hedge suitability and costs of hedging when
forward prices exceed fundamental expectations
| | | | Brent Nelson, PhD
Managing Director of Markets & Strategy | |
| | Carlos Blanco,
PhD
Managing Director of Risk Management & ESG | | |
| Gary Dorris, PhD
CEO & Founder | | | | Tyler Pritchard
Senior Energy Analyst | | | | Ascend Analytics is the leading
provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the energy transition. The company’s offerings enable decision makers in power development and supply procurement to maximize the value of planning, operating, and managing risk for renewable, storage, and other assets. | | | | | | |
