Rachel Gelman
Rachel Gelman is a member of the Market and Policy Impact Analysis Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center.
Energy Analyst
On staff since August 2008
Phone number: 303-384-7322
E-mail: rachel.gelman@nrel.gov
Areas of expertise
- Various data and statistical analysis for reports ranging from policy to workforce to capacity trends and covering all renewable energy technologies
- Making data more transparent and easily accessible across the lab
- Market analysis
Primary research interests
- U.S. power market dynamics
- Energy efficiency
- Transmission
Education and background training
- B.A. in statistics and economics, Rice University, Houston, TX, 2006
- M.S. in mineral and energy economics, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO (expected May 2013)
Prior work experience
- Investment banking analyst, Merrill Lynch, Power & Energy Group, New York, NY (2006-2008)
Selected publications
Farese, P.; Gelman, R.; Hendron, R. (2012). Tool to Prioritize Energy Efficiency Investments. 140 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A20-54799.
Gelman, R. (2012). 2011 Renewable Energy Data Book (Book). Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE). 128 pp.; NREL Report No. BK-6A20-54909; DOE/GO-102012-3598.
Haase, S.; Billman, L.; Gelman, R. (2012). Western Region Renewable Energy Markets: Implications for the Bureau of Land Management. 58 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A20-53540.
Hurlbut, D. J.; Haase, S.; Brinkman, G.; Funk, K.; Gelman, R.; Lantz, E.; Larney, C.; Peterson, D.; Worley, C.; Liebsch, E. (2012). Navajo Generating Station and Air Visibility Regulations: Alternatives and Impacts (Revised). Energy Analysis, NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory). 126 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A20-53024.
Gelman, R. (2011). 2010 Renewable Energy Data Book (Book). Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE). 136 pp.; NREL Report No. BK-6A20-51680; DOE/GO-102011-3310.
Doris, E.; Gelman, R. (2011). State of the States 2010: The Role of Policy in Clean Energy Market Transformation. 32 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A20-49193.
Arent, D.J.; Wise, A.; and Gelman, R. (2010). "The status and prospects of renewable energy for combating global warming." Energy Economics. doi:10.1016/j.eneco.2010.11.003.
Gelman, R. (2010). 2009 Renewable Energy Data Book, August 2010 (Book). 132 pp.; NREL Report No. BK-6A2-48178; DOE/GO-102010-3074.
Gelman, R.; Hummon, M.; McLaren, J.; Doris, E. (2010). NREL's Clean Energy Policy Analyses Project: 2009 U.S. State Clean Energy Data Book, October 2010. 176 pp.; NREL Report No. BK-6A20-48212; DOE/GO-102010-3139.
2008 Renewable Energy Data Book. (2009). 138 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A2-45654; DOE/GO-102009-2827
Full list of Rachel Gelman publications (NREL)
Personal interests/hobbies
Hiking, swimming, food, travel
