Synapse Energy Economics
Erin Malone is a Principal Associate at Synapse Energy Economics, where since January 2012, expertise has been concentrated on energy efficiency policy, program design, and implementation, including cost-effectiveness analysis and performance incentives. Prior experience includes serving as an Economist focused on Energy Efficiency Regulation at the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, where energy efficiency policies were established through recommendations to the Commission. Additionally, Erin held roles as a Sustainability Intern at Boston College and an Administrative Assistant at Arup Consulting Engineers. Erin Malone holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Boston College, complemented by a brief educational experience at The American College of Greece.
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.