Eric Lantz
Eric Lantz is a member of the Market and Policy Impact Analysis Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center.
Energy Analyst
On staff since September 2008
Phone number: 303-384-7418
E-mail: eric.lantz@nrel.gov
Areas of expertise
- Economic development impacts analysis
- State and federal policy analysis
Primary research interests
- Policy applications for expanding renewable energy markets
- Evaluating economic and fiscal impacts of energy policy alternatives
- Social acceptance of renewable energy infrastructure
Education and background training
- M.S. in environmental studies, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 2008
- B.A. in biology, Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA, 2003
Prior work experience
- Graduate research partner, NREL (2007-2008)
- Client services specialist, Pace Analytical Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota (2005-2006)
Selected publications
Lantz, E.; Wiser, R.; Hand, M. (2012). IEA Wind Task 26: The Past and Future Cost of Wind Energy, Work Package 2. 137 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A20-53510.
Lantz, E.; Olis, D.; Warren, A. (2011). U.S. Virgin Islands Energy Road Map: Analysis. 121 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A20-52360.
Lantz, E.; and Tegen, S. (2008). Economic Benefits, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Reductions, and Water Conservation Benefits from 1,000 Megawatts (MW) of New Wind Power in Indiana. 2 pp.; NREL Report No. FS-500-42786; DOE/GO-102008-2562.
Lantz, E.; and Tegen, S. (2008). Variables Affecting Economic Development of Wind Energy. 30 pp.; NREL Report No. CP-500-43506.
Full list of Eric Lantz publications (NREL)
Personal interests/hobbies
Hiking, cycling, traveling, reading








