Based in Boston, Dr. Liz Mettetal is an experienced economist and Director in E3’s Integrated System Planning practice. With over a decade of consulting experience, Dr. Mettetal specializes in helping energy industry clients evaluate questions related to electricity sector planning and the transition to a low-carbon future. Her work utilizes a range of electric sector modeling tools, including electricity capacity expansion, production simulation, and loss-of-load probability models, to inform large investments and provide actionable insights to decision-makers. Notably, Dr. Mettetal recently managed E3’s study evaluating electric sector reliability under resource portfolios consistent with New England achieving economy-wide Net Zero GHG emissions. She has also led several studies related to hydrogen and energy storage, including E3’s contributions to storage roadmaps in New York, Massachusetts, and Maine.
Liz is motivated by a strong desire to help energy industry stakeholders navigate a cost-effective transition to a low-carbon grid, and she came to E3 given its commitment to innovative, best-in-class modeling approaches and thought leadership. She also values the opportunity to collaborate with diverse clients and stakeholders on projects that directly influence the evolution of the energy sector.
A New England native, Liz has played an instrumental role in expanding E3’s impact on the East Coast. In her free time, Liz enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two children, as well as running marathons.
Education: PhD, public policy, Harvard University; BS, environmental engineering science with a minor in economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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