Anna Sommer
Economic Modeling Expert
Anna Sommer, with Energy Futures Group (EFG), has more than 15 years’ experience working on a wide variety of energy planning related issues, with a primary focus on integrated resource planning (IRP). Along with Chelsea Hotaling at EFG and the transmission and grid reliability experts at Telos Energy, she is providing capacity expansion and system […]
Bamadou Ouattara
Senior Utility Economics Analyst
Dr. Bamadou Ouattara is a PhD-trained Economist specializing in Resource and Environmental Economics, with extensive experience in utilities regulation and public policy analysis. As an Energy Economist, he has developed and defended expert testimony on energy efficiency, clean energy transitions, and regulatory frameworks, helping shape policy decisions with rigorous economic analysis. His research and professional […]
Ivan Urlaub
Director of Energy and Infrastructure
Ivan Urlaub is an impact entrepreneur who brings over 25 years of domestic and international experience to his role as Director, Energy & Infrastructure with New Energy Economics. Serving in a fractional role, Ivan is focused on iteratively improving energy affordability, equity, and economic competitiveness. Ivan works with NEE’s growing team and expert Board members […]
Dan Bruer
Director of Advancement and Operations
Dan Bruer leads organizational development, communications, and operations for New Energy Economics in support of the organization’s utility regulatory initiatives and strategic objectives. With more than 25 years of experience, he has led major philanthropic initiatives, public policy efforts, and political campaigns at both the state and federal levels. His career highlights include directing strategy […]
Steve Levitas
Interim Executive Director
Steve Levitas currently serves as the Interim Executive Director of New Energy Economics (NEE), a non-profit organization that provides research and analysis to support energy policy making at the state level. Steve is leading the expansion of NEE’s programmatic work, including deeper engagement in state utility regulatory proceedings, the production of timely analysis and publications, […]