Joseph Perez
About Joseph Perez
Joseph Perez is a Principal Resource Planning Analyst specializing in utility-scale renewable expansion planning and production costing. He has over a decade of experience at American Electric Power and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Financial Economics.
Work at American Electric Power
Joseph Perez has been employed at American Electric Power since 2013, currently holding the position of Principal Resource Planning Analyst. In this role, he focuses on utility-scale renewable expansion planning and production costing, utilizing industry power market models. His responsibilities include conducting power plant retirement studies and developing regulated utility strategies. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Load Research Analyst at the same company from 2011 to 2012, where he gained valuable experience in load research methodologies.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Perez earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Franklin University. He furthered his education at Ohio University, where he studied Financial Economics and obtained a Master's degree. His academic background supports his expertise in utility-scale renewable energy planning and production costing. He employs Monte Carlo Simulation techniques and optimization modeling in his current role, demonstrating his proficiency in advanced analytical methods relevant to the energy sector.
Background
Before joining American Electric Power, Joseph Perez worked at IGS Energy as a Sales professional from 2005 to 2010 in the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area. This experience provided him with a foundation in the energy sector, which he later built upon in his analytical roles. His transition from sales to resource planning reflects a shift towards a more analytical focus within the utility industry.
Achievements
In his current position as Principal Resource Planning Analyst, Joseph Perez is involved in significant initiatives related to renewable energy expansion and production costing. His work includes optimization modeling and conducting studies on power plant retirements, contributing to strategic decisions within the utility sector. His role requires a deep understanding of industry power market models and the application of advanced simulation techniques.