Russell M. Meyer Email & Phone Number

Redondo Beach, Ca, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

Primary subject matter expert (SME) for evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) for all Opower behavioral energy efficiency (BEE) and demand response (DR) programs as well as for experimental research design: including randomized control trials (RCTs) and A/B testing, as well as quasi-experimental designs. Presented results of Opower's industry thought-leadership at several prominent industry conferences including; IEPEC, BECCC, and ACEEE Summer Study.Led development of automated measurement pipelines for new BEE product offerings, including conceptual design of econometric approach and scripting EM&V procedures using Python & SQL. Created first-of-kind econometric measurement methodologies for multiple behavioral load-shifting programs. Client- and evaluator-facing role to communicate complex analytic frameworks and results to non-technical stakeholders.Scoped, designed, and led measurement and reporting of a bespoke behavioral intervention to shift end-use demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Contributed to the design of EV adoption pilot projects at multiple utility territories across the country.Generates ad-hoc analyses of residential energy consumption data to estimate consumer response to a variety of treatments and exogenous impacts. Focused on generating verifiable behavior-based energy efficiency and load shifting benefits while delivering relationship-enhancing customer engagement on behalf of our utility clients.Internal awards include "Research & Development: Focus on the Client", "Research & Development: Champion Quality FY2022 Q3", and "Opower Dream Team"

La Jolla, Ca, Us

Instructor for GPCO 407: “Policy Analysis and Decision Theory,” a core course requirement for the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program in UCSD’s School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS).Provided the foundation for formal quantitative policy analysis, using economic concepts to structure a model to address a policy issue and assess potential solutions. Key concepts included utility maximization, benefit-cost analysis (BCA), cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) and the treatment of risk and uncertainty. Students were also introduced to behavioral concepts related to decision theory including common cognitive biases and limited rationality. Provided twice-weekly lectures to a cohort of >70 masters students, managed two TAs, and held office hours to advise on course materials and group projects.

Somerville, Ma, Us

Primary analyst and lead-author of several electrical sector EE impact evaluations at utility-scale for boutique EM&V consultancy.Responsible for all portions of project cycle, including: proposal-writing, data collection & cleaning, analysis, reporting, and stakeholder presentation.Provided internal trainings on fundamental concepts related to economics, statistics, power analysis, and econometrics, as well as general quantitative analysis support for projects across the organization.

Somerville, Ma, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Served as the in-house economist to the Pew Center.Responsible for managing the Pew Center’s economics report series and providing expert review for Pew Center publications regarding energy economics or the economics of climate change.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Contributed to several reports and analyses for international clients in the public and private sectors. Recipients of work include the International Energy Agency, Dept. of Energy, EPA, Dept. of Transportation, European Commission and domestic and international private sector clients.Responsible for analyzing and presenting output from the Fuel Economy Regulatory Analysis Model (FERAM) for clients and model validation. FERAM is a forecasting tool that simulates the response of the light-duty vehicle market to fuel economy policy and fuel price scenarios.Lead analyst responsible for ongoing market analysis to determine demand response of vehicle sales by light-duty subclass to monthly average gasoline prices. Analysis utilizes regression analysis, with appropriate controls, to develop estimates of relative elasticities.Experience developing national-level marginal abatement cost (MAC) curve for GHG emissions reduction for the transportation sector

Reston, Virginia, Us

Position at Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc, (EEA) transitioned as a result of promotion as well as acquisition by ICF International on January 1, 2007.

Washington, Dc, Us

Conferred with corporate partners to the Climate Northeast program in the development of a series of climate case-studies that build a business-case supporting energy efficiency.

Washington, Dc, Us

Teaching assistant for graduate-level microeconomics course at the Georgetown Public Policy Institute.

Strategic market analysis research describing potential market impacts of changes to gasoline oxygenate additive mix requirements resulting from the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

Developed marketing materials and interacted with media to promote mission of the non-profitSupported technical and financial review for clean energy loan and grant funding applications

Harrisonburg, Va, Us

Led a study-abroad project course for upper-level undergraduates in JMU's Integrated Science and Technology major. In this course I project-managed an energy audit of a Maltese hotel and resort complex, leading to a report which provided recommendations for energy and money saving opportunities for the business.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Engineering And Public Policy

Master Of Science (M.S.), Engineering And Public Policy

Master Of Public Policy (M.P.P.), Environmental And Regulatory Policy

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Integrated Science And Technology