Client Viewpoints

Burlington Electric Department

"It is not often that BED [Burlington Electric Department] finds a consultant's work to be outstanding, but in the case of HGP this description fits." "The level of professionalism and competency in the staff assigned to our project was stellar." "The end result was a multi-million dollar win for BED and rate stability for the electric users in Burlington." "HGP mixed technical know how with sheer common sense. The end result is a work product and guidance that all can work with. I thoroughly enjoyed working with you and your staff."

Patricia H. Richards, Director of Resource Planning

Duke Engineering Services

"HGP, Inc. never ceases to amaze me with the depth of its skills." "'Seeing Outside of the Box'... is the best way to truly describe one of your major strengths. You have helped us see beyond the expected and always delivered great results!" "HGP's Due Diligence Review methodology is both an art and a science that you have developed into the M³ (Management, Machine, and Money) process."

Ron F. Green, President and Chief Executive Officer (former)

Governor of South Carolina

"Thank you very much for your continued service in advising me on matters pertaining to energy issues in South Carolina." "I hope you will continue to allow me and my staff to contact you regularly to solicit your advice and comments on energy policy matters here in our state."

The Honorable Jim Hodges, Governor of South Carolina

Kennedy Covington Lobdell & Hickman, LLP

"HGP is a multi-talented firm that has assisted me as both experts and as consultants. Your ability to clarify and explain in layman's terms very complex issues and your ability to get to the heart of a matter have resulted in successful settlements in a number of the cases we have worked together, saving our clients time and money." "... has assisted in damage calculations and demonstrative exhibits that have contributed to our clients' successes. I am impressed with the result-oriented approach your team has applied to each assignment." "I also wanted to convey my appreciation for the role HGP performed as Project Director to help one of my clients complete the construction of its large industrial complex after our mediation was concluded. You were able to translate your contribution as an expert to the real world practicalities and compete the project on schedule and on budget. Now I know some experts can actually practice what they preach! I would highly recommend you and your team to any prospective client."

Kiran H. Mehta, Esquire

Potomac Electric Power Company

"...an HGP, Inc. team led by Mr. Fred W. Giffels performed, in an excellent and efficient manner, several assignments for Potomac Electric Power Company ("PEPCO") in connection with the evaluation and negotiation of a recently-announced strategic business combination with Baltimore Gas & Electric Company ("BGE")." "HGP's assignment also included extensive interaction with PEPCO's senior management and Board of Directors..." "The performance... of this assignment was exemplary. They demonstrated excellent abilities to quickly grasp and effectively communicate key issues of nuclear technology, sensitivity of plant costs to management and operational performance, and the broader regional and national perspectives on these issues."

Ed Mitchell, Chairman of the Board & CEO