Barry Friedman
Barry Friedman is a member of the Market and Policy Impact Analysis Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center.
Senior Energy Analyst II
On staff since March 2008
Phone number: 303-384-7427
E-mail: barry.friedman@nrel.gov
Areas of expertise
- Market analysis
- Policy analysis
- Strategic market intelligence
Primary research interests
- Renewable energy and carbon markets
- Renewable energy policy
- Green power marketing strategies and tactics
- U.S.-Israeli RD3 collaboration for renewable energy and energy efficiency
Education and background training
- J.D., Fordham University School of Law, 1987
- B.A. in theater, State University of New York at Binghamton, 1984
Prior work experience
- Director of Resource Development, Renewable Choice Energy, Boulder, CO (2007-2008)
- Research Manager/Consultant, McGraw-Hill Companies/Platts/E Source, Boulder, CO (1998-2007)
- Attorney-Mediator/Facilitator/Consultant, Private Consultancy, Boulder/Denver area (1995-2001)
- Marketing Director, Ann Wigmore Institute, Aguada, Puerto Rico (1994-1995)
Other affiliations
- Bar Admissions:
- Colorado (1997)
- United States District Court, Southern District of New York (1992)
- New York (1988)
- Mankind Project - New Warrior Leadership Training
- Boulder Community Mediation Services
- Victims and Offenders Reconciliation Program of Boulder
Selected publications
Friedman, B. (2012). PV Installation Labor Market Analysis and PV JEDI Tool Developments (Presentation). NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory). 28 pp.; NREL Report No. PR-6A20-55130.
Friedman, B.; Jordan, P.; Carrese, J. (2011). Solar Installation Labor Market Analysis. 75 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A20-49339.
Friedman, B.; Miller, M. (2009). Green Pricing Program Marketing Expenditures: Finding the Right Balance. 39 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A2-46449.
Friedman, B.; Bird, L.; Barbose, G. (2009). Energy Savings Certificate Markets: Opportunities and Implementation Barriers. 14 pp.; NREL Report No. CP-6A2-45970.
Friedman, B.; Bird, L.; Barbose, G. (2008). Considerations for Emerging Markets for Energy Savings Certificates. 59 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-670-44072.
Full list of Barry Friedman publications (NREL)
Personal interests/hobbies
Yoga teacher, professional actor, improv player, and voiceover artist.








