Synapse Energy Economics
Patrick Knight is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in energy economics, project design, and marine education. At Synapse Energy Economics since June 2010, Patrick has advanced through multiple roles, ultimately serving as Senior Principal. Previously, at Tufts University, Patrick taught visual communication and project design, while also managing web content for the department. Additional experience includes serving as an Associate at New Ecology, Inc., where efforts focused on green energy improvements and sustainability practices. Early work involved graphic design, marine education outreach, and research on climate impacts at Boston College, leading to a strong academic foundation with a Master’s degree in Urban and Environmental Policy from Tufts University and a Bachelor's degree in Geophysics from Boston College.
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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.