Power System Consulting
Independent consulting on bulk power system reliability, resource adequacy, market economics, and the integration of wind and solar into the transmission system — grounded in three decades of research and testimony.
Milligan Grid Solutions, Inc.
Dr. Michael Milligan is an independent power system consultant and Principal at Milligan Grid Solutions, Inc. He is a trusted voice across the power system industry, the renewable energy industry, and the international research community.
Bulk system reliability, resource adequacy, and operational analysis for a changing generation mix.
Integrating wind and solar into the transmission (bulk) system, from resource assessment to grid operations.
Operational economics, operating reserves, ancillary services, and wholesale market enhancements.
Long-term resource planning and evaluation of the value of market reforms to consumer electricity costs.
Expert testimony in regulatory proceedings and Integrated Resource Plan dockets across multiple states.
Education and training for both technical and non-technical audiences on the future of the grid.
Grid operations, quantified
Michael's work spans the full arc of bulk power system analysis — from second-by-second frequency response and operating reserves to the long-run economics of resource adequacy and market design.
His research at the National Laboratory of the Rockies (formerly NREL) influenced the formation of the Western Energy Imbalance Market and pilot work on 5-minute scheduling in India.
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