Senior Economist
Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Edward O’Brien is a distinguished Senior Economist at the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources in Baton Rouge, LA. With a career spanning over three decades, Edward has been instrumental in shaping regional energy economic priorities for the State of Louisiana since 2013.
Edward has overseen the strategic direction and execution of energy-related state development projects. Notably, Edward had significant success by positioning Louisiana as the top recipient of the first round of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. This achievement underscores his adeptness in securing funding towards grid resilience, power infrastructure, and clean energy projects.
Edward has been a driving force behind clean energy stakeholder outreach initiatives, ensuring that Louisiana capitalizes on market opportunities. His collaborative efforts extend beyond state boundaries, as he coordinates with U.S. Department of Energy Laboratories and State Energy Offices on breakthrough technologies, contributing to the advancement of the energy sector on a national scale.
Edward holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Strategy from Louisiana State University, a Master of Economics with a focus on Financial Economics from Trinity College, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics from the University of Richmond.
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