Anirudh Kshemendranath

Dunsky for the NH Department of Energy · 2022–24

New Hampshire Value of Distributed Energy Resources study

Dunsky study

Challenge

New Hampshire needed an evidence base for what distributed solar and hydro are worth to the grid as it revisited net metering.

My contribution

I built the VDER analytical tools, ran the analysis and co-presented results to stakeholders. With Alex Hill, I testified as one of the study authors in Docket DE 22-060 (direct Dec 2023, rebuttal Jan 2024, hearing Aug 2024).

Key findings

DERs provided system-wide net avoided-cost value of $0.11–$0.18 per kWh in 2021, forecast at $0.10–$0.23 per kWh in 2035 (Dunsky final report).

Outcome

The study was filed as evidence in the PUC's net metering tariff docket.

Evidence

Final report Results presentation Direct testimony Hearing transcript

Dunsky for BC Hydro · 2024–26

BC Hydro net metering: value of solar and cost-shifting

Challenge

BC Hydro proposed new net metering rates and needed independent evidence on what customer solar is worth and whether it shifts costs to other customers.

My contribution

I prepared Dunsky's Value and Cost-Shifting evidence and rebuttal (Exhibit B-25), developing the framework and methodology. I testified on Dunsky's witness panel with Ahmed Hanafy on Nov 18, 2025.

Key findings

Dunsky's methods produced an energy value range of 9.84–10.04¢/kWh.

Outcome

In Order G-64-26 (Mar 24, 2026) the BCUC found Dunsky had reasonably assessed the benefits of behind-the-meter solar; the approved 10¢/kWh energy price falls within Dunsky's range. The decision is the Commission's.

Evidence

Direct testimony, Exhibit B-32 Hearing transcript Order G-64-26

Expert witness for the Coalition for Community Solar Access · 2025

Virginia shared solar minimum bill

Challenge

Virginia's shared solar programs needed a minimum bill that doesn't undercut participation or shift costs.

My contribution

Expert witness in PUR-2025-00028 (Appalachian Power) and PUR-2025-00031 (Dominion).

Key findings

My APCo testimony argued shared solar benefits outweigh costs and the minimum bill should be $0.

Outcome

The SCC issued Final Orders on June 30, 2025 (APCo) and Nov 24, 2025 (Dominion). The Dominion order cites my testimony and directed the minimum bill be applied as a floor rather than an add-on.

Evidence

APCo final order APCo rebuttal citing the testimony Dominion final order

Talks as a Dunsky consultant; study by Dunsky for Energy Storage Canada · 2023–26

Planning frameworks for long-duration energy storage

Challenge

Long-duration storage rarely shows up in utility plans and procurements.

My contribution

In talks at ETC 2023, the Energy and Mines Summit 2024, Dunsky's Next 20 webinar (2025) and ESC 2026, I've argued the barrier is largely how planning frameworks are built, not cost or maturity.

Key findings

Dunsky study A Dunsky study for Energy Storage Canada (Jan 2024) found up to 6 GW of 10-hour LDES from 2032 could save about $11B–$20B against the IESO's baseline scenario.

Evidence

ESC 2026 session Dunsky Next 20 webinar LDES study (Dunsky study)

Dunsky study for CanREA; conference paper with Ahmed Hanafy · 2023–24

Behind-the-meter solar in Canada's net-zero pathway

Challenge

How much rooftop and on-site solar does Canada need on a net-zero path?

My contribution

Lead author Lead author and presenter of the ACCESM 2024 paper (with Ahmed Hanafy) presenting the national outlook; quoted in SustainableBiz.

Key findings

BTM solar needs to supply about 24–48 TWh (2–4% of demand) by 2050, versus about 1.5 TWh today: a 20–40x scale-up.

Evidence

ACCESM abstract CanREA BTM Solar outlook (Dunsky study) SustainableBiz