John Larsen

John specializes in the analysis of national and state energy and climate policy, market trends, and emerging clean technologies. He manages a multi-disciplinary team of energy modelers, policy specialists, and systems analysts focused on accelerating America’s transition to a net-zero economy. Previously, John worked for the US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Policy and Systems Analysis, where he served as an electric power policy advisor. Before working in government, John led federal and congressional policy analysis in the World Resources Institute’s Climate and Energy Program.

John is a non-resident Senior Associate in the Energy and National Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He has lectured at several academic institutions, including Johns Hopkins University and Amherst College. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a Master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning from Tufts University.