LAI is nationally recognized for providing innovative solutions to complex electricity and natural gas infrastructure problems through the rigorous application of our electric market simulation, gas pipeline hydraulics and financial modeling capabilities. Our engineers, economists and operations research specialists possess in-depth knowledge of the wholesale energy markets. LAI has conducted extensive assignments concerning the relationships between natural gas and electric transmission networks and the implications that interactions between such networks have for bulk power system reliability. We bring a tested, real-world perspective on the problems associated with the interactions of these networks.

LAI has worked with power industry participants to identify constrained transmission paths, quantify congestion costs, and evaluate proposals to alleviate bottlenecks. We have been at the forefront in assessing the market implications and regulatory issues for new merchant transmission projects in the Northeast. Through our engagements with ISOs, institutional and industrial clients, and utilities over the past decade, we have developed integrated electric market and interstate gas pipeline simulation models that accurately reflect market dynamics. LAI's expertise in the modeling of both bulk power and pipeline systems in the northeast US strengthens our ability to provide advice that is based on the physical capability of generation assets, transmission lines, and pipelines.

LAI can provide infrastructure services to help clients:

	Evaluate infrastructure adequacy to meet regional natural gas requirements
	Assess the resiliency of pipelines to withstand gas or electric contingencies
	Assess regional market impacts of new natural gas supply, pipeline, and storage projects
	Forecast nodal and zonal LMPs that capture technology shifts over time
	Gauge the merits of rival AC and DC transmission projects
	Assess market structure for merchant transmission investments
	Assess load pocket conditions and interface limits
	Coordinate ISO interconnection process – scoping meeting, feasibility study, system reliability impact study, and facility study