Brian Turner

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

• West Regional Working Group
• Decision-maker Education & Engagement
• Western RTO

In the News

• The Nevada Independent: Ordered to Close Its Last Coal Plant, NV Energy Will Now Burn a Different Fossil Fuel
• RTO Insider: 4 Arizona Utilities Commit to Joining Markets+
• POLITICO: Kumbaya for Rs and Ds on the Western Grid?

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