Pamela MacDougall
Director, Grid Modernization Strategy
Work
Pamela is Environmental Defense Fund’s national lead on grid modernization policies and regulations that both bolster the widespread use of clean energy technologies in medium and heavy-duty transport and improve energy reliability through deployment of localized microgrid systems. Pamela works with a variety of energy and transportation stakeholders, including national and regional organizations and academic institutions to maximize opportunities for EVs and seamlessly integrate into the 100% clean future. Further, she works with community organizations to educate and build policies that can enable energy reliability through microgrid technologies in the Caribbean.
Background
Prior to joining EDF Pamela worked with U.S.-based utilities and non-profit organizations to develop policies and programs that unlock the value of electric vehicles for advanced grid services. She also has provided smart grid research and consultancy on numerous European research and large-scale pilot projects focusing on wholesale market and distribution grid benefits of customer owned behind-the-meter assets such as smart electric vehicles, heat pumps, and solar storage.
Education
PhD; Electrical Engineering, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Latest pieces
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Charging infrastructure is key for New Jersey fleets to electrify
October 14, 2022
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4 main takeaways from America’s top transit agencies on electrifying buses
July 28, 2022
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Smart charging should be integral part of a national EV charging network
January 20, 2022
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4 things every utility, fleet and energy regulator should know about heavy-duty truck charging
March 31, 2021