Senior Economist
Current- Regularly collaborates with researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s (LBNL) Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Division to gather data and produce economic analyses regarding solar installations throughout the U.S. as well as generator interconnection queues.- Provides economic analyses regarding U.S. Air Force and Army installations energy usage, and authors utility assessments providing the U.S. government valuable recommendations to increase energy efficiency and deployment of renewable energy resources when economically viable. Regularly travels to military installations to engage with stakeholders and determine the unique energy requirements of each site. - Works closely with the Maryland DNR’s Power Plant Research Program (PPRP) state-mandated effort to analyze the effectiveness of the state’s renewable portfolio standards (RPS). Performs research and analysis involving integration of distributed renewable generation into the state’s electric grid, offshore wind energy resources, and certificates of public convenience and necessity for new generator interconnection requests.- Conducts extensive research on state energy regulations to provide detailed insight allowing clients to effectively determine cost-effective energy procurement strategies. This includes monitoring utility rate case activity to identify situations when the Federal Executive Agencies (FEA) should intervene in rate making proceedings. Leads economic analyses utilized for direct testimony by senior staff in such proceedings.- Provides ongoing technical expertise and insight to federal agencies regarding the new carbon free electricity executive order to help the nation's largest energy consumer achieve 100% CFE by 2030. Consults on various site-specific procurement strategies needed to meet several components of the EO including high efficiency buildings and electric vehicle deployment.