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
- E&E News: Competing Power Markets Press Ahead in the West. But at What Cost?
- Engineering News-Record: California Set to Become World’s Largest Solar-Battery Storage Hub
- The Colorado Sun: Xcel’s $30M Plan To Join Regional “Power Pool” Panned for High Cost, Lack of Benefit
Areas of Expertise
- Renewable Energy Policy