Smart City Blackout

New Austin's smart grid has collapsed during a record 110°F heatwave. As Emergency Power Systems Director, you have 20 minutes to negotiate emergency power allocation with Nexus Grid Solutions before hospitals lose backup power. Their representative seems more interested in leveraging this crisis for a long-term contract than saving lives.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Emergency Power Systems Director for New Austin Municipal Authority

Conversation Partner

Marcus Chen, Senior Account Executive at Nexus Grid Solutions

Setting

Your dimly lit emergency operations center, lit only by red emergency lighting and laptop screens. Sweat drips down your face as the building's cooling system struggles on backup power.

Location

New Austin Emergency Management Center, Texas

Learning Objectives

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Secure emergency power allocation for critical infrastructure

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Negotiate a rate below 200% standard emergency pricing

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Avoid signing any long-term contractual commitments

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Director, I understand you're in a difficult position with those hospitals on backup power. Nexus can help, but given the infrastructure strains we're seeing, we'll need to discuss some... longer-term arrangements. The clock's ticking - shall we start with our standard emergency service agreement?”

This is how Marcus Chen, Senior Account Executive at Nexus Grid Solutions's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1696

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