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.