Mr. Kahal specializes in energy economics, public utility regulation, and financial analysis. Over the past three decades, his work has encompassed electric utility integrated resource planning, power plant licensing, and a wide range of utility financial issues. In the financial arena, he has conducted numerous cost of capital studies and addressed other financial issues for electric, natural gas, telephone, and water utilities. Mr. Kahal’s work in recent years has shifted to electric utility restructuring, mergers, and competition.

Mr. Kahal holds an M.A. and B.A. in Economics from the University of Maryland.