Synapse Energy Economics
Lucy Metz is an Associate at Synapse Energy Economics, where responsibilities include consulting on energy-sector issues such as building decarbonization and electric utility resource planning, conducting analyses with the Building Decarbonization Calculator, and developing data visualization tools in R. Prior experience includes serving as a Research Associate at Smith College, where Lucy researched climate policy topics and designed data visualizations for Clean Air Act modeling, as well as working as a Policy Intern at Co-Equal, tracking Congressional actions related to the American Rescue Plan. Lucy's career began as a Farm Crew Member at Red Fire Farm, focusing on organic crop maintenance. Lucy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Science from Smith College.
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.