Peter Fox-Penner
Peter Fox-Penner | |
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| Born | Peter S. Fox 1955 (age 68–69) |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | PhD |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago |
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| Years active | 1980-Present |
| Known for | Electric power industry |
| Notable work | Power After Carbon |
Peter Fox-Penner is an American academic and author known for his contributions to energy policy, economics, and the transformation of the electric power industry.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Peter Fox-Penner was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1955 to Seymour Fox and June Glickman Fox. His biological father was a former journalist and Illinois state senator.[6][7] Peter was adopted by his mother's second husband, G. Lewis Penner, which led to the adoption of his hyphenated surname.[8][9] The family later moved to Evanston, where Peter attended Evanston Township High School and graduated in 1972.[10]
Peter pursued higher education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, earning a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering and a Master of Science in mechanical engineering.[11] From 1983 to 1987, he pursued a PhD. in Business at the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business.[11]
Career
[edit]In 1980, he began his career at the Illinois Governor's Office of Consumer Services (GOCS). Following the completion of his doctoral studies, Peter joined Charles River Associates.[12] There he worked by advising utilities and energy companies on economic and regulatory matters.[13] In 1993, he transitioned to public service, serving as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).[11][14]
In 1996, Peter returned to the private sector, founding the Washington office of The Brattle Group (TBG), a global economics consulting firm. During his tenure at TBG, he provided expert testimony in many cases, including the litigation surrounding the California energy crisis of 2000.[15][16]
In 2015, Peter joined Energy Impact Partners (EIP), a venture capital firm focusing on investments in clean energy technologies, as Chief Strategy Officer.[17][18] Concurrently, he accepted an academic appointment as Professor of the Practice at Boston University's Questrom School of Business and founded the Institute for Sustainable Energy (now Institute for Global Sustainability).[19][20][21][22] In 2022, Peter transitioned to the role of Chief Impact Officer at EIP.[23][24][25]
Publications
[edit]Books
[edit]- Fox-Penner, Peter S. (2020). Power After Carbon: Building a Clean, Resilient Grid (Hardcover). Harvard University Press (published 2020-05-19). ISBN 978-0-674-24107-7.
- Ren, Z. Justin; Fox-Penner, Peter S. (2019-07-07). Jermain, David (ed.). Melting the Ice: Lessons from China and the West in the Transition to Electric Vehicles: The Critical Role of Public Charging Infrastructure. Amazon Digital Services LLC. ISBN 9781099457692.
- Taylor, Gary; Ledgerwood, Shaun D.; Broehm, Romkaew; Fox-Penner, Peter S. (2015-06-25). Market Power and Market Manipulation in Energy Markets: From the California Crisis to the Present. Public Utilities Reports, Inc. ISBN 9780910325349.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - Fox-Penner, Peter S. (2010-04-05). Smart Power: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities (Hardcover). Island Press. ISBN 978-1-59726-706-9.
- Fox-Penner, Peter S. (1997). Electric Utility Restructuring: A Guide to the Competitive Era (Paperback). Public Utilities Reports. ISBN 978-0-910325-67-7.
Published Articles
[edit]- Fox-Penner, Peter S.; Hledik, Ryan; Lubershane, Andy (2020-06-01). "FixedBill+: making rate design innovation work for consumers, electricity providers, and the environment". Boston University.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - Fox-Penner, Peter; Gorman, Will; Hatch, Jennifer (2018-11-01). "Long-term U.S transportation electricity use considering the effect of autonomous-vehicles: Estimates & policy observations". Energy Policy. 122. Elsevier (published 2018-07-27): 203–213. Bibcode:2018EnPol.122..203F. doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2018.07.033. ISSN 0301-4215.
- Fox-Penner, Peter S.; Basheda, Greg (2001). "A Short Honeymoon for Utility Deregulation". Issues in Science and Technology. 17 (3). Arizona State University: 51–56. JSTOR 43314077.
- Fox-Penner, Peter S.; Pfeifenberger, Johannes; Hanser, phil; Basheda, Greg (1998-06-06). "In What Shape Is Your ISO?". The Electricity Journal. 2 (6). Elsevier: 80–87. Bibcode:1998ElecJ..11f..80P. doi:10.1016/S1040-6190(98)00055-4.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - Palmer, Karen; Simpson, David; Toman, Michael; Fox-Penner, Peter (1993-10-01). "Electricity fuel contracting: Relationships with coal and gas suppliers". Energy Policy. 2 (10). Elsevier: 1045–1054. doi:10.1016/S0301-4215(06)80007-8. ISSN 0301-4215.
Music
[edit]Peter developed a passion for music and recording during college, establishing a studio for recording.[26] He plays semi-professional jazz and R&B drums.[27] Later, he teamed up with musicians Mark Rubel and Tim Vear to focus on commercial recording.[26] By 1983, Rubel took over, renaming the studio Pogo Records with a reputation for modern and tube-based gear. Peter remained connected to Pogo Records until Rubel's passing in 2024.[28][29][30]
References
[edit]- ^ Conca, James. "Which Is Cheaper -- Rooftop Solar Or Utility-Scale Solar?". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Peter Fox-Penner". The Conversation. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ Behr, Lesley Clark, Peter (2021-11-04). "Va. election underscores Biden's energy challenge". E&E News by POLITICO. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ K. Trabish, Herman (2023-07-23). "Utility-scale solar is significantly cheaper than rooftop. Does that make it better?". Utility Dive. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Why Texas' energy grid is unable to handle the winter storms". NBC News. 2021-02-16. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "The Vidette 26 April 1961 — The Vidette Digital Archives". videttearchive.ilstu.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "ArchivEra". 7009.sydneyplus.com. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "June Penner-Schneider". Chicago Tribune. 2014-11-18. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "June Penner-Schneider Obituary (2014) - Legacy Remembers". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Evanston Township High School Class of 1972 Alumni, Evanston, IL". www.eths1972.org. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ a b c Development, United States Congress House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water (1995). Energy and Water Development Appropriations for 1996: Hearings Before a Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourth Congress, First Session. U.S. Government Printing Office. pp. 763–764. ISBN 978-0-16-047128-5.
- ^ "EFFICIENCY AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST: QF TRANSMISSION AND THE ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 1992" (PDF). eba-net.org. 1992-07-05. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ Fisher, Franklin M.; Fox-Penner, Peter S.; Greenwood, Joen E.; Moss, William G.; Phillips, Almarin (1992-06-01). "Due diligence and the demand for electricity: A cautionary tale". Review of Industrial Organization. 7 (2): 117–149. doi:10.1007/BF00158137. ISSN 1573-7160.
- ^ Salpukas, Agis (1995-04-11). "70's Dreams, 90's Realities; Renewable Energy: A Luxury Now. A Necessity Later?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ Issues (2001-04-01). "A Short Honeymoon for Utility Deregulation". Issues in Science and Technology. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "COMPETITION IN WHOLESALE ELECTRIC POWER MARKETS" (PDF). ebanet.org. 2002-03-07. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Peter Fox-Penner | Impact Measurement & Allocation Program". www.bu.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Fox-Penner, Peter - Filmmaker". DCEFF. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Peter Fox-Penner | Institute for Global Sustainability". www.bu.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ Grossman, Perry (2016-09-29). "Instituting Sustainable Energy: Interview with Peter Fox-Penner". Medium. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Twenty-seventh session of the Committee on Sustainable Energy" (PDF). unece.org. 2017-09-27. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ Meyer, Gregory (2021-04-26). "Energy grids target upgrades for zero carbon transition". Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Energy Impact Partners - We invest in companies shaping the energy landscape of the future". Energy Impact Partners - We invest in companies shaping the energy landscape of the future. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ Fairley, Peter (2020-08-20). "How a Plan to Save the Power System Disappeared". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ Jordans, Frank (2023-04-14). "Germany bids farewell to its last nuclear plants, eyes hydrogen future". AP News. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ a b Prairie Fire | Prairie Fire - Episode 10 - March 2024 | PBS. Retrieved 2024-07-17 – via www.pbs.org.
- ^ Maccoby Berglof, Annie (2012-03-17). "At home: Peter Fox-Penner". Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ Schwartz, Scott (2024-03-23). "Inside Out | Pogo Studio and Mark Rubel remembered as a friend to all". The News-Gazette. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ "Peter Fox-Penner, Professor of Practice, Questrom School of Business & Director of Boston University's Institute for Sustainable Energy" (PDF). UtilityEda. 2019-08-06. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
- ^ Robinson, Heather; Krumm, Jack (2024-03-09). "Local music legend Mark Rubel passes away". WCIA. Retrieved 2024-07-17.