Jeffrey Rissman
Head Of Modeling & Energy Policy Expert
Energy Innovation
Jeffrey Rissman is Energy Innovation’s industry program director and head of modeling. He leads modeling efforts for the firm’s Energy Policy Solutions focus area to determine what policies most effectively help meet climate and energy goals. Jeff led development of the Energy Policy Simulator, a computer model quantifying cost and emissions impacts of various policy combinations. His previous work at the firm focused on cleantech R&D. Jeff holds a master's degree in environmental sciences and engineering and a master's degree n city and regional planning from UNC Chapel ;Hill, and a bachelor's degree in international relations with honors from Stanford University.