Emilie Olson manages Advanced Energy United's legislative engagement in California and Colorado. Emilie identifies, analyzes, and organizes strategic advocacy and relationship-building opportunities at state capitols and Public Utilities Commissions to accelerate the transition to an advanced energy economy. Emilie also works to coordinate planning and execution of priority initiatives in the Western region. Prior to joining Advanced Energy United, Emilie worked with Indigo Development & Change in rural South Africa to deepen programs in biodiversity monitoring, climate change adaptation, and women's empowerment through eco-entrepreneurship. She also contributed to the Orfalea Center for Global & International Studies' Global Climate Change, Human Security & Democracy Project.
Current Projects
In the News
- The Nevada Independent: Utility Regulators Shoot Down NV Energy’s Proposed Rate Change for Northern Nevada
- Nevada Current: PUC Denies NV Energy Bid to Triple Service Charge in Northern Nevada
- The Nevada Independent: Can Permitting Reform Turn Nevada Into The Next 'Energy Highway?'
Areas of Expertise
- State Policy
- Legislative and Regulatory Engagement
- Renewable Energy Policy and Renewable Portfolio Standards
- Distributed Energy Resources Policy
- Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Policy
- Electric Vehicles Policy
- Workforce Development
- Campaign Planning and Event Management