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Building a Global Framework for Scope 2 Emissions Reduction

ENERGY TRANSACTION ADVISORY  Building a Global Framework for Scope 2 Emissions Reduction Helping a multinational HVAC manufacturer create and execute a structured approach for renewable energy procurement and decarbonization across global operations. 200+ Sites evaluated globally 12+ Countries included in assessment activities 3+ On-site renewable systems implemented Industry HVAC  Countries USA, UK, APAC  Focus Energy […]

Global PPA Strategy with End-to-End Transaction Support

ENERGY TRANSACTION ADVISORY Global PPA Strategy with End-to-End Transaction Support Helping a global manufacturing organization navigate multi-country renewable procurement and execute pathways aligned with long-term emissions reduction goals. 25+ Stakeholders coordinated across global teams 3 International tenders executed 100+GWh/year Renewable energy volumes contracted or under procurement globally Industry Tire Manufacturing  Year 2024+ Countries Italy, UK, […]

Building a Sustainability Strategy Designed for Execution

SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY Building a Sustainability Strategy Designed for Execution Helping a leading publicly traded packaging company move from emissions commitments to a long-term roadmap capable of supporting measurable progress. 7 years Duration of engagement supporting long-term SBT alignment 400+ GWh Renewable energy procured supporting Scope 2 reduction goals 5+ On-site solar projects deployed Industry Manufacturing  […]

Solving Microgrid Complexity Through On-Site Energy Optimization

Automotive Manufacturer

ON-SITE PROCUREMENT Solving Microgrid Complexity Through On-Site Energy Optimization Helping a leading automotive manufacturer redesign and expand an existing microgrid environment to improve performance, reliability, and long-term value. 20+ Developers engaged 2+ MW Additional solar capacity installed $10+ Positive expected net present value per MWh produced Industry Manufacturing  Country USA FOcus On-Site Procurement  Client Type […]

Solving the Time-to-Power Gap for Hyperscale Data Centers

ENERGY RISK & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT  Solving the Time-to-Power Gap for Hyperscale Data Centers Helping a Fortune 50 technology company evaluate scalable generation pathways to support accelerating data center growth. 9+ Unique generation and storage technologies evaluated 100+ Structured proposals assessed 2 Novel nuclear SMR PPAs executed Industry Technology Country USA Focus Energy Risk & Portfolio […]

Independent Administration for Utility Procurement

Market & Regulatory Advisory Independent Administration for Utility Procurement Supporting large-scale generation procurement through a transparent, competitive, and regulator-aligned evaluation process. 2000+ MWs of Generation Procured 10+ Solicitations Supported 100% Regulatory Approval Rate Industry Utilities Year 2022+ Country USA Role Independent Administrator & Evaluator Building a procurement process designed to withstand complexity Securing generation capacity […]

Alvaro E. Pereira

Head of Advisory

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.