Alisa Petersen
Washington,DC
Summary
Detail-oriented Policy Manager offering 10+ years of expertise in clean energy research, policy development and strategic planning. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strategic partnerships and climate impact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Federal Policy Manager
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
02.2021 - Current
- Launched new federal policy team, including hiring and managing three junior staff, running policy team meetings, and setting strategic policy priorities
- Shaped IRA policy both pre- and post-passage using by leveraging RMI's techno-economic expertise, both through to drive direct federal engagement and coalition collaboration
- Collaborated with state energy offices to support uptake of IRA and future state policies that complement IRA
- Presented as IRA expert for various stakeholders, including economic development officials, green lenders, advocates, states, cities, and donors.
Senior Associate on City Renewable Accelerator Team
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Worked closely with city sustainability staff to design and implement plans to achieve renewable targets set by their Mayors, including engaging key stakeholders like utilities
- Presented and led facilitation exercises at educational events on renewable policies and procurement for hundreds of city sustainability staff on renewable policies and procurement.
Associate on Carbon Free Buildings Team
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Researched and launched cohort to supporting cities interested in pursuing building performance standards for residential rentals
- Performed techno-economic analysis that served as the foundation for reports on net zero building cost, green leases, and cost effectively retrofitting of existing building portfolios of buildings.
Energy Engineer II
Slipstream (formerly Seventhwave)
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Provided technical assistance through energy modeling for large commercial buildings to support energy-efficient design and operation
- Wrote research reports from field research on cutting-edge energy-efficiency technology.
Energy Engineer I
Slipstream (formerly Seventhwave)
02.2014 - 04.2016
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
UW-Madison
Madison12.2013
Skills
- Empathetic Management
- Team Development
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Policy Implementation
References
- Mark Silberg, Climate and Energy Advisor to Governor Jared Polis, Former Colleague at RMI
- John Coequyt, Director of Government Affairs at RMI, Current Manager at RMI
*Will share contact information upon request
Timeline
Federal Policy Manager
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
02.2021 - Current
Senior Associate on City Renewable Accelerator Team
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
04.2018 - 02.2021
Associate on Carbon Free Buildings Team
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
01.2017 - 04.2018
Energy Engineer II
Slipstream (formerly Seventhwave)
05.2016 - 11.2016
Energy Engineer I
Slipstream (formerly Seventhwave)
02.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
UW-Madison
Similar Profiles
Maile LoloheaMaile Lolohea
Fiberoptics Technician at Rocky Mountain Infrastructure RMIFiberoptics Technician at Rocky Mountain Infrastructure RMI
Lundyn GarciaLundyn Garcia
Volunteer at Rocky Mountain Field InstituteVolunteer at Rocky Mountain Field Institute
EUGENE MONTAGUEEUGENE MONTAGUE
Apprentice Electrician at RMIApprentice Electrician at RMI