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Ted James

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Ted James is a member of the Technology Systems and Sustainability Analysis Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center.

Energy Analyst
On staff since November 2008
Phone number: 303-384-7446
E-mail: ted.james@nrel.gov

Analysis expertise

  • Knowledge of clean energy policy and solar technologies
  • Environmental and regulatory strategy
  • International trade and governance experience

Primary research interests

  • Market impacts of energy and environmental policy
  • Linkages between climate change mitigation and competitiveness

Education and background training

  • B.A. (with honors) in environmental science, Washington University in St. Louis, 2004

Prior work experience

  • Senior Analyst, Sentech, Inc., supporting of the Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Program, Washington, D.C. (2007-2008)
  • International Trade Analyst, Fontheim International, LLC., Washington, D.C. (2006)
  • Assistant Program Officer and Consultant, IUCN — The World Conservation Union, Bangkok, Thailand (2004-2005)

Selected publications

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James, T.; Goodrich, A.; Woodhouse, M.; Margolis, R.; Ong, S. (2011). "Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) in the Residential Sector: An Analysis of Installed Rooftop System Prices." 50 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A20-53103.

Logan, J.; James, T. L. (2009). "Comparative Review of a Dozen National Energy Plans: Focus on Renewable and Efficient Energy." 49 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A2-45046.

Logan, J.; Sullivan, P.; Short, W.; Bird, L.; James, T. L.; Shah, M. R. (2009). "Evaluating a Proposed 20% National Renewable Portfolio Standard." 35 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A2-45161.

Bolinger, M.; Wiser, R.; Cory, K.; James, T. (2009). "PTC, ITC, or Cash Grant? An Analysis of the Choice Facing Renewable Power Projects in the United States." 21 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A2-45359; LBNL-1642E.

Full list of Ted James publications (NREL)

Personal interests/hobbies

Traveling, skiing, mountain biking, non-fiction books, music