Founded in 1998, ECCO International, Inc., is an energy consulting company that provides management consulting services and expert advice, in and outside the United States, to independent system operators, regional transmission organizations, governments, utilities, marketers, generators, regulators, and software vendors on market design issues, information technology and software systems related to energy markets.

Dr. Alex Papalexopoulos is president and founder of ECCO International and has global electric power system knowledge and invaluable regional, practical experience. Dr. Papalexopoulos remains abreast of the latest developments in the electric power industry and participates in numerous forums with leading organizations that are critical in creating market design decisions and developing technology solutions. He is dedicated to providing the highest-quality consulting services, and his reputation serves as the cornerstone from which ECCO International is actively expanding its scope and expert resources.

ECCO International maintains a cache of recognized industry leaders, highly educated professionals, and former industry participants capable of assessing, designing, developing, testing, and implementing market solutions in response to the rapidly changing energy environment. ECCO International's associated professionals are well versed in conducting, articulating, and presenting insightful original studies on behalf of our clients and offer an interdisciplinary approach to each assignment that takes projects from the analysis stage to implementation. Associated consultants conduct most assignments on-site at the client's location — bringing continuity and focus that helps meet each client's specific needs in a timely and effective manner.