Jesse JENKINS

Jesse JENKINS

Academic Background:

• 2014 - present • MIT, ESD: PhD student in Engineering Systems
• 2014 • MIT, ESD: MS in Technology & Policy
• 2006 • University of Oregon, Robert D. Clark Honors College: BS in Computer & Information Science and Philosophy (magna cum laude)

Work Experience:

• 2013 - Present • Social Media Today LLC
  • Digital Strategy Consultant and Featured Columnist, TheEnergyCollective.com: strategic and editorial consultant and featured writer for website delivering commentary and analysis on energy and climate change issues to over 2.4 million visitors annually.
• 2008 - 2012 • Breakthrough Institute • Oakland, California
  • Director of Energy and Climate Policy: Led energy and climate policy program at an independent think tank with a focus on U.S. energy innovation and climate change policy.
• 2006 - 2008 • Renewable Northwest Project • Portland, Oregon
  • Research and Policy Associate: supported research and advocacy efforts at non-profit policy organization advancing renewable energy development in the Pacific Northwest.
    
• 2006 - 2008 • University of Oregon • Eugene, Oregon
  • Researcher and Energy Systems Modeler: developed an energy systems model of energy use, pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions of vehicle fleets in transition to low-carbon fuel/vehicle pathways.

Research Domain:

electric power systems, regulation of network utilities, energy and environment, technological change

Research Methodology:

power systems modeling, optimization, economics

Research Description:

Jesse's research focuses on the interaction between policy, regulation, and technological change including: the co-evolution of policy/regulation and technological systems in the electric power sector; the economic regulation of electric utilities; the role of technological innovation in enabling low-carbon energy systems transformations; and innovation systems in the energy and manufacturing sectors.