We deliver integrated solutions that bridge the worlds of energy and sustainability — transforming potential conflicts into powerful synergies.
Supply procurement
Risk management/hedging
Placement of energy supply
Energy cost forecasts, budgets
Energy portfolio optimization
Technoeconomic analyses
Contract negotiation, execution
Portfolio optimization
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions measurement, management
Decarbonization target setting
Emissions reporting, disclosure
On and off-site decarbonization
Executive workshops, alignment
Peer analysis of sustainability measures, actions
Power producers
Regulated energy utilities
Carbon sequestration projects
Renewable energy developers
Alternative fuel producers
Energy brokers, marketers
Energy attribute sellers
C&I in regulated markets
State & federal government
C&I in deregulated markets
End-use customer aggregations
Energy portfolio optimization
Technoeconomic analyses
Contract negotiation, execution
Portfolio optimization
From strategy to execution, we guide clients through nearly any type of energy transaction, even complex arrangements like PPAs, VPPAs, CPAs, and renewable & BESS project sourcing.
→ Carbon Free Energy Strategy Development (Scope 1, 2 and 3)
→ Offsite Project Evaluation, Sourcing (VPPAs / PPAs / CPAs)
→ Onsite System Evaluation, Sourcing (PV / BESS / SMR)
→ Energy Attributes Sourcing, Management
→ Compliance REC Arbitrage Execution
Comprehensive budgeting, hedging, and portfolio optimization to mitigate risk, control costs, or generate new revenue streams.
→ Energy Sourcing Strategy and Transactions
→ Budgeting, Risk and Portfolio Management, Analytics
→ Resource Planning Advisory
→ Customer Engagement Programs
→ Active Management of Energy and Related Attribute Portfolios
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions management, decarbonization roadmaps, and decarbonization strategy execution.
→ Emission Inventorying and Reporting
→ Primary and Secondary Scope 3 Data Collection, Evaluation
→ Supplier Engagement Programs
→ Internal Cost of Carbon Modeling
→ Climate Risk Assessment
Regulatory engagement, expert testimony, market access, and investment support.
→ Regulatory Engagement, Expert Testimony
→ Market Intelligence and Analytics
→ Market Access, Entry Strategy and Execution
→ Investment Support and Project & Portfolio Valuation
→ Independent Administrator, Independent Evaluator Services
Alvaro is an energy economist with over 25 years of experience in economic, technical, and policy analysis with expertise in renewable energy, decarbonization, and energy markets. Prior to joining Polar, Alvaro led Enel X’s global net zero consulting team, responsible for delivery of SBTI-target setting and decarbonization services to several Fortune 500 customers and their value chains. He has reviewed and supported 1000s of MWs of generation projects and power and certificate purchase agreements from multiple renewable energy types including solar, wind (onshore and offshore), hydro, biomass, and geothermal.
He joined Enel X from Daymark Energy Advisors, where he worked in a variety of areas including energy procurement, renewable energy project analysis and pro forma development, regulated rates and cost analysis, and analyses of energy and capacity market rules, prices, and performance.
Prior to Daymark, he was with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and led the analytics group responsible for economic and technical analyses of energy policies, programs, and regulatory filings, including development of the statewide regulations for renewable portfolio standards, energy efficiency programs, and the RGGI carbon market. He also served on the state’s energy procurement committee alongside representatives from the state’s facilities’ office, the Attorney General’s Office, and other agencies.
Dr. Pereira is an experienced expert witness in regulatory proceedings involving energy markets, utility regulation and regulated rates, and renewable energy costs and benefits. He also has expertise in rate design and analysis, demand resources, and economic-impact modelling and forecasting. He holds a Masters in Transportation and Ph.D. in Regional and Urban Economics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
