Ms. Sutter has close to 30 years of experience working in energy and research. Her research is supported by deep knowledge in the areas of policy, social sciences, and engineering. Through a truly eclectic approach, Ms. Sutter draws from all areas to derive meaningful answers to difficult questions. Her experience covers policy and evaluation of utility demand side management efforts. She has evaluated traditional resource acquisitions programs and non-traditional program areas such as finance, workforce training, behavior, marketing and outreach, and emerging technologies. In her role as a commissioner for a small electric utility, she sets policy that seeks to assure the longevity and fiscal soundness of the business while balancing the need to move the utility into the future and lessen the carbon footprint of all customers. In each of these areas, she brings a collaborative and pragmatic approach to set research goals, a strong commitment to evaluative methods, and an ongoing desire to report on findings clearly and succinctly. She is constantly thinking about the future of energy efficiency and how it can play a part in sustainability and adaptation to climate change
Listed skills include Program Evaluation, Energy Efficiency, Energy, Cleantech, and 21 others.