Synapse Energy Economics
Benjamin Havumaki is a Principal Associate at Synapse Energy Economics, specializing in electric sector regulation, rate design, cost-benefit analysis, and macroeconomic impact analysis related to new technologies. Prior experience includes serving as a Research Assistant at the School for the Environment, University of Massachusetts, contributing to a cost-benefit analysis primer for water infrastructure projects, and as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Boston, assisting faculty and teaching various courses. Benjamin also worked as a STEM Advancement Specialist at the Notre Dame Education Center, developing curriculum and integrating workforce initiatives, and as a Math and Biotechnology Instructor at JVS Boston, where curriculum was tailored to diverse adult learners and a successful biotechnology training program was established. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in History from McGill University and a Master’s Degree in Applied Economics from the University of Massachusetts.
Synapse Energy Economics
Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. provides research, testimony, reports and regulatory support to consumer advocates, environmental organizations, regulatory commissions, state energy offices, and others. The firm was founded in May 1996 to specialize in consulting on energy, economic, and environmental topics. Synapse assesses the implications of electricity industry planning, regulation and restructuring. Our work covers various interrelated issues such as transmission planning, service reliability, siting, fuel diversity, resource planning, financial and economic risks, renewable energy potential and renewable portfolio standards, energy efficiency, electricity modeling, portfolio management, customer service and more.