Synapse Energy Economics
Tommy Vitolo is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in public service and engineering. Serving as the State Representative for the Massachusetts 15th Norfolk District since January 2, 2019, Tommy Vitolo was elected by Brookline voters on November 6, 2018. In addition to the legislative role, Tommy Vitolo has been a Senior Associate at Synapse Energy Economics since April 2011. Previously, Tommy Vitolo held positions as a System Engineer Intern at Jointown Pharmaceutical Group, where an inventory management scheme was developed, and as a Research Assistant at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, contributing to DARPA-funded projects. Educational background includes a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Boston University and multiple degrees in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, and Financial and Industrial Mathematics from North Carolina State University and Dublin City University.
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.