A Seat at the Table and Skin in the Game

摘要

Power producers across the industry are under pressure from flat electricity usage growth rates and the need to comply with environmental regulations. The nuclear industry in particular has to contend with the high cost of new build and safety regulation compliance. In the search for cost savings, some power producers have turned to outsourcing maintenance and outage services to third parties. These long-term agreements, known as "alliance contracts", can yield substantial savings with added benefits like workforce flexibility and the shared knowledge that comes with a long-term partnership.