
Pamela MacDougall
Director, Grid Modernization Strategy
Work
Areas of expertise:
Vehicle to grid integration, distributed energy resources, wholesale electricity markets
Description
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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New York Public Service Commission turns the wheel on truck and bus charging infrastructure
Energy Exchange, April 27, 2023 -
Interim Solutions needed while New York Public Service Commission moves forward on longer term truck charging infrastructure programs
Energy Exchange, April 27, 2023 -
The building blocks are in place for a strong Advanced Clean Fleets rule in California
Energy Exchange Blog, January 17, 2023 -
Charging infrastructure is key for New Jersey fleets to electrify
Energy Exchange Blog, October 14, 2022 -
4 main takeaways from America’s top transit agencies on electrifying buses
Energy Exchange Blog, July 28, 2022 -
Solving the EV charging challenge: A how-to guide for regulators
Energy Exchange Blog, February 15, 2022 -
Solving the EV charging challenge: A how-to guide for regulators
Energy Exchange, February 15, 2022 -
Accelerating Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Source, February 2, 2022