About the Auction Manager

CRA International, Inc. d/b/a Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that offers economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, industries, accounting firms, and governments around the world.

With proven skills in complex cases and exceptional strength in analytics, CRA consultants have provided astute guidance to clients in thousands of successful engagements. We offer litigation and regulatory support, business strategy and planning, market and demand forecasting, policy analysis, and risk management consulting.

Our success stems from the outstanding capabilities of our consultants, many of whom are recognized as experts in their respective fields; our close relationships with a select group of respected academic and industry experts; and from a corporate philosophy that stresses interdisciplinary collaboration and responsive service.

Headquartered in Boston, the firm has offices throughout North America and Europe.

Duke Energy Ohio Inc. has appointed CRA as the independent Auction Manager for the CBP. CRA has the comprehensive expertise necessary to ensure the success of auctions and other transaction mechanisms. We offer businesses, governments, bidders, and other market participants extensive experience in auction and market design, implementation, monitoring, and participation. For more information on Charles River Associates, visit www.crai.com and www.crai.com/ConsultingExpertise/content.aspx?tID=7982.