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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Business/Economic Performance
Tuesday, August 11, 2020|12:00–1:30PM EDT
Session Organizer:
Maria Hernandez (Duke Energy)
Track Organizer:
Timothy Schlimpert (MCR Group)
Knowledge Manager:
Amber Von Ruden (Exelon Corporation)
This session will review recent operating cost data to analyze the nature of current spending, evaluate trends in spending and identify those areas most likely to provide opportunities for improvement in the future. Maria Hernandez, Nuclear Corporate Finance Manager for Duke Energy and Timothy Schlimpert, Vice President, MCR Performance Solutions will complete and present the analyses. Supporting data is collected and provided for analysis by the Electric Utility Cost Group (EUCG); the only organization collecting robust industry cost data. All information is provided blinded to protect the confidentiality of all data contributors. For more on the EUCG visit: www.eucg.org
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