Ross Beppler

Ross Beppler, PhD, is an experienced energy policy and analysis professional currently serving as Load Flexibility and Analysis Manager at Southern Company since December 2019. In this role, Ross oversees pricing, planning, and regulatory support, performing simulations and data analysis to model demand-side management program impacts. Prior to this position, Ross worked as a Senior Quantitative Analyst at Demand Side Analytics, LLC, assisting utilities and regulatory agencies with energy-related challenges. Ross's academic background includes a PhD in Energy and Environmental Policy from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University. Ross has held various analytical and research positions at institutions including Georgia Public Service Commission, NREL, and Duke Energy Corporation, focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy policy, and transmission planning.