Brian Turner leads Advanced Energy United’s regulatory engagement in the West, focusing on Public Utilities Commissions, state energy offices, and other executive-branch agencies. Previously Brian spent nine years in senior executive positions throughout California’s energy agencies, including as Deputy Director in both Governor Brown’s and Governor Schwarzenegger’s Washington D.C. offices, deputy director at the Air Resources Board and the Public Utilities Commission, and Director of the inter-agency Renewable Energy Transmission Initiative. Brian played roles in several multi-state Western energy initiatives. Prior to joining United, Brian was a consultant in renewable energy policy and planning, and a pandemic-era homemaker.
Current Projects
In the News
- Volts: California Warms Up to a Larger Western Energy Market
- NewsData: Brian Turner of Advanced Energy United on a New Path Forward for a Westwide Market
- Colorado’s Affordable Clean Energy Future Moves Forward with Just Transition Solicitation Proceeding
Areas of Expertise
- Renewable Energy Policy