James Newcomb
James Newcomb is the group manager of the Market and Policy Impact Analysis Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center.
Group Manager
On staff since April 2009
Phone number: 303-384-7481
E-mail: james.newcomb@nrel.gov
Analysis expertise
- Scenario planning
- Economic analysis of energy technologies and development paths
- Business strategy and industry evolution
Primary research interests
- Renewable energy markets and integration
- Evolution of technology
- Behavioral economics
- Biological systems and biomimicry
Education and background training
- M.A. in energy and resources, University of California - Berkeley, 1984
- B.A. in economics (cum laude), Harvard University, 1979
Prior work experience
- Managing director, Bio-Economic Research Associates, Boulder, CO (2002-2009)
- President and CEO, E Source, Boulder, CO (1992-2001)
- Managing Director, Cambridge Energy Research Associates, Cambridge, MA (1986-1991)
- Chief Economist, Schlesinger & Associates, Bethesda, MD (1984-1986)
Selected publications
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Schwabe, P., K. Cory, J. Newcomb. (2009). Renewable Energy Project Financing: Impacts of the Financial Crisis and Federal Legislation. 27 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A2-44930.
Full list of James Newcomb publications (NREL)
Personal interests/hobbies
Qi gong, yoga, music, and writing.
