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Dan Bradley is a Partner at Guidehouse, where he leads the firm’s State Energy team. He brings 26 years of experience helping state and local governments, utilities, and public authorities translate policy and legislation into executable programs and operating models that improve outcomes for the residents they serve. His work has earned recognition from Consulting Magazine and Public Utilities Fortnightly and reflects deep experience advancing complex initiatives and delivering results across the energy sector.
Ben Miller brings more than 15 years of experience in energy modeling, policy, and program development across federal, regional, and state levels. At Guidehouse, he leads engagements around energy planning for government, utility, and commercial clients across North America. He has worked with more than a dozen states, providing policy guidance and supporting program design, development, and implementation. Prior to Guidehouse, Ben served in the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, where he contributed to the Commonwealth’s 2050 Net Zero Roadmap and 2030 Clean Energy and Climate Plan. He holds a BA from Harvard University and an MPA from Suffolk University.
Michelle Bebrin is a Director in Guidehouse’s Community, Energy & Infrastructure segment, where she works with state energy offices and regulatory commissions to implement initiatives in support of their local energy goals. Michelle’s expertise is in energy policy and regulation and has supported projects across innovation and stakeholder facilitation, project design and implementation, and impact and outcomes reporting. Michelle distinguishes herself as an innovative pragmatist, bringing a view of industry transformation with realistic strategies and practical approaches to client challenges. Michelle holds a B.Eng. from McGill University in Chemical Engineering and a certificate in Strategic Management from the Harvard Extension School.
While State Energy Offices (SEOs) were historically viewed as administrators of federal funds, we are now seeing them shift to become primary architects of state energy policy. This evolution is driven by three converging forces: the return of significant load growth, a shift toward more competitive federal funding, and the unique cross-jurisdictional standing that only an SEO can provide. SEOs have the unique freedom to maneuver and convene stakeholders inside and outside investor-owned utility territories.
In this issue, PUF sat down with Guidehouse experts to discuss how they are helping these offices transition from reactive grant managers to proactive policy leaders. From optimizing existing infrastructure in the Northeast to leveraging advanced nuclear and critical minerals for economic development in the Midwest, the SEO is an incredibly consequential seat in the industry.
By using frameworks that define required outcomes rather than specific hardware, states can de-risk large-scale investments and maintain the flexibility needed for a reliable clean energy future.
PUF’s Rachel Bryant: While SEOs were historically administrators of federal funds, we now see them shifting to become primary architects of state energy policy. What catalyzed this shift, and how is Guidehouse helping them lead?