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James Newcomb

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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.

 

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