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Boston, Ma, Us

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

- Conducts research, analysis, and consulting services on various energy-sector issues, including wholesale markets, rate design, electric vehicles and electrification, and clean energy- Evaluates utility rate designs and load forecasts and their impacts on electric vehicles- Analyzes wholesale market rule changes and their impacts on ratepayers- Assesses the economic viability of generation resources (legacy coal plants, new solar projects) as opposed to alternative resources and market purchases

Reading, Massachusetts, United States

- Assisted in RMLD’s wholesale power supply strategy, including developing and running economic models to evaluate power supply decisions- Developed and maintained forecasting tools for energy purchases, sales, and power supply costs- Prepared annual and monthly power supply budgets, assists in monthly adjustments to utility rates- Advanced and expanded the forecasting and tracking of RMLD’s Renewable Energy Certificates to ensure compliance with MA Climate Law and RMLD's Renewable Choice Program

Reading, Massachusetts, United States

- Administered, coordinated and reported on utility energy efficiency and electrification programs (Air Source Heat Pumps, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Solar PV, Audits, among others.)- Implemented significant program process improvements, resulting in over a 50% reduction in customer rebate application turn around time- Designed and developed analytical tools to help achieve RMLD's energy efficiency and electrification goals

Toronto, Canada Area

- Coordinated ICLEI Canada's community energy/emissions planning projects, including stakeholder engagement, quantifying environmental and financial impacts of emission and energy reduction measures, identifying and developing programs and policies to achieve sustainability goals- Created resources and tools for climate action plan development and implementation (best practise guidelines, communication materials, emission measurement tools, decision-support tools, etc.)

Toronto, Canada Area

- Provided technical and one-on-one support to members of the Partners for Climate Protection Program (network of over 400 Canadian municipalities) on climate and energy plan development, climate and energy programs and policies, implementation, and monitoring & verification- Developed and delivered workshops, webinars and training services to local governments participating in energy and greenhouse gas reduction programs and projects

Ottawa, Canada Area

- Wrote, prepared and contributed to briefing packages for the Board of Director’s Investment Committee, detailing the technology, business, intellectual property, consortium, and financial merits of a clean technology seeking funding- Streamlined application documents (proposal template and guide) to improve and simplify the process for applicants

Ottawa, Canada Area

- Assessed the effectiveness of the City of Toronto's 2009 Plastic Bag Fee - Findings published in the Journal of Environmental Management, March 2017

Toronto, Canada Area

- Organized public events and delivered workshops to encourage engagement on environmental issues- Assisted in event logistics for major fundraising events

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for raising awareness of local and regional environmental issues relating to climate and energy, creating livable communities, reducing toxic exposure, and safeguarding freshwater

Bachelor Of Science (Honours) Bsch, Biology (Focus On Environmental Biology), Graduated With Distinction

Master'S Of Science, Environmental Sustainability

Multidisciplinary program which provides a foundational knowledge relevant to environmental sustainability from science, law, economics.