Guzman Energy Announces Steve Beuning Hired as Senior Director for Market Design and Integration

Guzman Energy, a wholesale power provider based in Colorado, has hired Steve Beuning as Senior Advisor, Market Design and Integration. In this newly created role, Beuning will work with Guzman Energy customers to help them achieve their energy goals.

"Guzman Energy and our customers will benefit greatly from Steve's experience in wholesale energy markets," said Christopher Miller, president of Guzman Energy. "Customers are looking to us for reliable, economical power, as well as good advice as renewable energy sources take on more powerful roles in energy portfolios. I can't think of a better advisor than Steve Beuning as customers embrace better energy solutions."

Most recently, Beuning was vice president, power supply and programs at Holy Cross Energy. In addition, Beuning spent 34 years at Xcel Energy where he directed market operations and amassed experience in wholesale electric market design; renewable energy integration; transmission system open access; generation interconnection; congestion management and congestion hedging.

"Guzman Energy is an innovative company bringing new models to the electricity industry," said Beuning. "I am excited to join the Guzman Energy team helping communities to mobilize their renewable energy transitions and make them as efficient as possible."

Beuning served on the inaugural board of the California Independent System Operator's Energy Imbalance Market and served seven years on the board of the Energy Systems Integration Group. He has also served on the NERC Engineering and Standards Committees. Beuning earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and a Master of Business Administration from Colorado State University.

About Guzman Energy

Guzman Energy is a wholesale power provider dedicated to communities in search of affordable and reliable energy. We partner with cooperatives, municipalities, companies and tribes across North America to customize energy portfolios that make economic and environmental sense for today and tomorrow. Together, we are lighting the way forward.

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