Tom Knauer Email and Phone Number

Research, analyze, and advise the Commission on emerging policy issues in the energy and utility arenas, with emphasis on energy efficiency and renewable energy policy and program implementation.Advise the Commission on policy trends and on innovative approaches to regulation.Continue to serve as hearing officer and team leader for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.

Staff Team Leader - Energy EfficiencyStaff Team Leader - Renewable EnergyHearing officer/staff in proceedings concerning: utility cost of service, rate design, alternative regulation, generation and transmission facilities siting, state renewable energy and energy efficiency policy, oversight of energy efficiency utilities

• Performed fundamental equity research and analysis of financial and economic data, including the review of public company quarterly and annual financial performance, forecasting and balance sheet review• Discussed investment decisions, industry and economic topics with fellow analysts and the portfolio manager• Conducted independent research on the social responsibility of companies, including assessments of the environmental impacts of operations and energy efficiency programs implemented to reduce carbon footprints• Followed investor-owned utility companies, renewable energy companies, advanced metering companies

• Produced profit and loss analyses of investment portfolios and discussed findings with clients• Managed small team of analysts including training, workflow and quality• Provided expert witness testimony in securities arbitration hearings

• Performed primary laboratory research on lithium-ion batteries for use in hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles• Analyzed data and reported findings to senior scientists