Julia Souder is an accomplished clean energy and grid planning expert with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council since May 2022, Souder also holds positions as Chair of the Global Renewables Alliance and Board Member at the Keystone Policy Center since May 2023. As the Founder and President of JASenergies LLC since 2020, Souder focuses on promoting equity and environmental sustainability. Additional experience includes serving as a Truman Political Partner at the Truman National Security Project, Board Member for the Treasure Island Development Authority, and former Director of Western Renewable Grid Planning at the Natural Resources Defense Council. Souder holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations from Oregon State University.
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Long Duration Energy Storage Council (LDES Council)
The LDES Council is a global non-profit with over 60 members in 20 countries. The Council works to accelerate the decarbonization of our world through the acceleration of long-duration energy storage. It provides member-driven, fact-based guidance and research to governments, grid operators and major electricity users on the deployment of long-duration energy storage for society's benefit. An executive-led organization, the LDES Council spans a wide range of energy storage technologies and includes among its members technology innovators, energy users and investors. The Council publishes findings and reports to encourage the wide adoption of long duration energy storage to replace the use of fossil fuels and accelerate carbon neutrality.