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Jaquelin Cochran

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Jaquelin Cochran is a member of the Market and Policy Impact Analysis Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center.

Senior Energy Analyst
On staff since June 2009
Phone number: 303-275-3766
E-mail: jaquelin.cochran@nrel.gov

Areas of expertise

  • International energy efficiency
  • Energy and development

Primary research interests

  • Low emissions development strategies
  • International best practices in energy efficiency

Education and background training

  • Ph.D. in energy and resources group, University of California, Berkeley, 2007
  • M.A. in energy and resources group, University of California, Berkeley, 2001
  • B.A. in public policy/physics, Pomona College, 1995

Prior work experience

  • Assistant Professor, KIMEP, Almaty, Kazakhstan (2007-2009)
  • Graduate Student Instructor and Researcher, University of California, Berkeley (1995-1996)
  • Peace Corps Volunteer, Polish Foundation for Energy Efficiency, Krakow Poland (1997-1999)
  • Energy Analyst, R.J. Rudden Associates, Annapolis, Maryland (1996-1997)

Selected publications

Cochran, J.; Bird, L.; Heeter, J.; Arent, D. A. (2012). Integrating Variable Renewable Energy in Electric Power Markets: Best Practices from International Experience. 142 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A20-53732.

Cochran, J. (2012). Policies and Programs to Integrate High Penetrations of Variable Renewable Energy (Presentation). NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory). 18 pp.; NREL Report No. PR-6A20-54970.

Cochran, J., R. Benioff, H. de Coninck, and L. Wuertenberger. (2010). "An Exploration of Options for Operational Modalities of Climate Technology Centres and Networks." United Nations Environment Programme.

Cochran, Jaquelin, et al. (2009). "Building Sector Energy Efficiency." Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate.

McLaren, J., A. De Vita, J. Cochran, and H. de Coninck. (2009). "A Climate for Collaboration: Analysis of US and EU Lessons and Opportunities in Energy and Climate Policy." National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Technical Report: NREL/TP-6A2-46420.

Full list of Jaquelin Cochran publications (NREL)

Personal interests/hobbies

Travel, biking, cooking