Rafael McDonald

Rafael McDonald is a Principal Consultant at PA Consulting, specializing in the Energy and Utilities Advisory team with a focus on the Energy Transition, including solar, wind, energy storage, and hydrogen. Prior to this role, Rafael served as Director of North American Renewable Power and Director of Global Gas & LNG Consulting at IHS Markit, leading research and consulting initiatives in renewable energy and global gas markets. Experience includes guiding management policies as a Commissioner for the Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department and working as an Environmental Analyst IV with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Rafael holds a BSE in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University and multiple degrees in Environmental Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.