Brendan is the Director, Electricity at Energy Innovation, where he leads research and analysis of electricity sector policies and provides valuable insights to policymakers, energy regulators, and stakeholders across the electricity sector. His work spans critical issues such as electricity demand growth, affordability, reliability, and clean energy policy.
With over 15 years of experience as an analyst, researcher, and consultant, Brendan has extensively evaluated and analyzed energy markets and policies, supporting decision-makers with rigorous and relevant analysis. Prior to joining Energy Innovation in 2024, Brendan advised philanthropic programs on the electricity sector policy, served as an in-house expert for Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign, led research on market design, system flexibility, policy design, and finance at Climate Policy Initiative, and provided research and analysis on energy market and regulatory issues at Analysis Group.
Brendan holds an M.S. in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University, where he specialized in energy systems modeling and analysis, energy policy, and energy technology innovation. He also earned a B.A. in Economics from Macalester College.
