Rafael Herzberg
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Past articles by Rafael:
Does Petrobras need a CEO?
What's the importance of a CEO? → Read More
Covid, the Russian Invasion and Brazil
The new challenges should be recognized and faced, or what? → Read More
Consulting to maximize results
What really matters when it comes to the discovery phase? → Read More
What is a good power price?
Timing for closing a deal is vital! → Read More
Energy, emissions and population
Emissions are increasing exponentially because of the growth in population and deforestation → Read More
Electric vehicles x gasoline
A systemic consistency should apply for EVs! → Read More
How to zero emissions?
It is a way more complex challenge than the common perception! → Read More
Energy: where are we going?
Solar and wind as intermittent energy sources demand the (basically) the same conventional power supply chain investments and accordingly should be accounted for. → Read More
Crisis and generator sets (Brazil)
A simple, proven, ready available solution but needs a pricing strategy! → Read More
Energy: How to turn around?
What needs to be changed to cope with the new challenges? → Read More
Residential rate: what's your opinion?
It is high time to improve the residential power rates to reflect what really happens: costs are primarily based on $/kW demand and not $/kWh consumption → Read More
Energy, hierarchy and conflicts
Where is the value? → Read More
Brazil: are we ready for the challenge?
When will we "wake up"? → Read More
Energy indicators
A solid decision making process includes comparing the energy sources available → Read More
Energy and global warming
Solutions are right here! It is about having the guts to take the decision. → Read More
Deregulated power prices modeling after covid-19
Deregulated power prices modeling after covid-19 The pandemic has brought to light the risks to which deregulated energy users are exposed when using fixed prices in their power contracts. An alternative to mitigate this risk: the "collar" format. There are three variables at stake: "Floor" price, "ceiling" price and between "floor" and "ceiling" prices The model is essentially very simple.… → Read More
Energy: secrets of an award-winning blogger
Energy: secrets of an award-winning blogger This month Energy Central - one of the most important energy portals in the United States - published a select list of about 15 names of those who obtained more than 100 thousand views. How - writing mainly about the challenges of the Brazilian electricity sector - did I achieve this position? I dare to indicate some answers. 1) Simplicity Addressing… → Read More