Mr. Schwartz is the Managing Director of the consulting firm of Energy Ventures Analysis, and
was one of the founders of the firm in 1981. He and his firm specialize in applied analysis of
energy markets, including power, coal, natural gas, oil, renewables and emissions. EVA
publishes regular reports on energy markets, including forecasts of supply, demand and prices.
EVA’s clients include energy consumers, producers and transporters as well as investors and
regulators. Mr. Schwartz manages EVA’s coal consulting practice, which includes market
studies, investment analysis, procurement operations, property valuations and transaction
services. Mr. Schwartz testifies on energy markets before courts and regulatory agencies and has
served as an arbitrator in contract disputes. He has served as CEO of Centennial Resources, a
Kentucky coal producer, and Atlantic Carbon, an anthracite producer. He has served on the
board of directors for several energy companies and has been an agent for coal procurement
activities. He received a degree in Geological Engineering from Princeton University in 1977.