Steve Atkinson
Principal
Steve Atkinson founded The Energy Group in 1996 and serves as
President and CEO. He has been actively involved in the development
of Master Energy Plans, National Utility Management programs and technical infrastructure to establish various Sites as Control Areas for independent
electric operations. He combines advanced information technology with 25
years experience and the expertise of utility management professionals to align business and systems with Client’s desired goals.

Prior to founding The Energy Group, Steve served as Manager of Energy
Resources, Walt Disney Company, where he was responsible for all of
the energy needs throughout the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort. Before
joining the Disney Organization he held a variety of operations and
management positions at Florida Power & Light. For 10 years.

Steve has functioned as an Associate Director of Virginia Polytech State
University and North Carolina State University’s Energy Management
Diploma Program, a published author of books and manuals in the
power industry, a senior member of the Association of Energy Engineers,
recipient of the Deming Award and is an ISO 9000 Certified Auditor.

Steve is a Graduate of Power Technology Institute, completed graduate
work in Statistics at the University of Miami, holds a B.S. degree in
Professional Management from Nova University, as well as a degree in
Electrical Engineering. Steve also holds a Power Marketers certificate
from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and is a Certified Power
Coordinator. Steve is an accomplished musician, and serves on a variety
of community boards and committees.

Joe Stepenovitch
Vice President, Business Development.
Joe is an energy executive with over 30 years hands-on operation and
executive management in electric utilities, as well as 20 years teaching
and instruction experience.

Joe has special expertise in generation asset optimization including
generation asset optimization, transmission operations, fuel forecasting,
energy trading, fuel hedging, regulatory testimony, contract negotiations
and contract administration. He also possesses a complete understanding
of the whole-sale energy market and ability to maximize profit by utilization
of various sources of fuel as well as optimal purchasing and selling of power
with energy transportation.

Joe is a seasoned expert witness in the industry. He developed a fuel
hedging program to limit price risk for FPL customers and gave compelling
testimony before the Florida Public Service Commission winning a successful implementation, and authored many policies and procedures utilized currently.


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