Board of Directors

Alice Jackson is the VP of Grid Modeling at Breakthrough Energy. Her team is tackling the complex challenge of providing reliable, low-emission electricity to all, by focusing on open access tools that offer repeatability, efficiency and progress. Alice has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including roles at Enron, Oxy, and Xcel Energy. Beyond her professional life, Alice is a mom to four boys and soon-to-be step-mom to two more, making her mission-driven career even more meaningful.

Commissioner Andrew McAllister was first appointed to the Economist seat at the California Energy Commission in 2012, and in 2022 was reappointed to a third term by Governor Gavin Newsom. Commissioner McAllister’s priorities include: decarbonization of buildings and industry; energy efficiency; load flexibility as a tool for grid optimization; improved access to data and analytical tools that enable innovation at the grid edge; ensuring alignment of energy policy; programs with the state’s housing needs; and extending California’s national leadership on critical state-level energy policy matters.

Commissioner McAllister has worked in both the efficiency and renewables spaces for more than three decades. Prior to the CEC his professional trajectory traversed multiple sectors: managing director of the non-profit California Center for Sustainable Energy; efficiency and renewables specialist at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association International, Ltd.; utility energy efficiency program consultant; and a researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He has worked across the world to deploy clean, cost-effective energy solutions partnering with counterparts ranging from tiny remote communities to the largest of utilities. Commissioner McAllister holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Energy and Resources Group at the University of California, Berkeley, and dual B.A.s from Dartmouth College. He is a returned U.S. Peace Corps volunteer.

CEO/General Manager

Brian Heithoff is CEO/General Manager at Trico Electric Cooperative. Heithoff has been Trico Electric Cooperative’s CEO/General Manager since April 2021 where he guides operations for over 53,000 members in the communities surrounding Tucson. Heithoff has worked for electric cooperatives for more than three decades, including 26 years as a CEO. Before Trico, he served for 10 years as the CEO and General Manager of High West Energy, Inc. Heithoff has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Briar Cliff University.

Executive Committee

Bryan Hannegan is President and CEO of Holy Cross Energy, a not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative utility providing electricity and energy products and services to more than 42,000 customers in Western Colorado. Prior to joining Holy Cross in July 2017, Bryan was an Associate Laboratory Director at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where he co-founded the US Department of Energy’s Grid Modernization Initiative and started up the Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF), a unique “distribution grid in a box” enabling utilities, entrepreneurs and consumers to work together on cleaner, more affordable and more reliable energy systems. Earlier in his career, Bryan held senior leadership roles at the Electric Power Research Institute, the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Carlos Restrepo is the Chief Technology Officer at Kora, where he leads the development of next-generation home energy systems that integrate energy storage, intelligent power management, and grid-interactive technologies. Kora is pioneering a new approach to residential energy by combining hardware, software, and energy trading capabilities into a unified platform designed to improve energy resilience, lower costs, and accelerate the transition to a more distributed and intelligent grid.

Carlos is a technology executive and innovator with more than 20 years of experience developing and commercializing advanced energy technologies. Throughout his career, he has led multidisciplinary engineering, product development, and technology organizations across renewable energy, energy storage, power electronics, and grid modernization. He has held executive leadership roles at several industry-leading energy companies and has contributed to the development of numerous patented technologies and market-leading energy solutions.

For more than a decade, Carlos has been at the forefront of advancing clean energy and energy storage technologies, helping organizations deliver solutions that enable a more resilient, sustainable, and customer-centric energy future. His expertise spans technology strategy, product innovation, systems engineering, and scaling organizations from concept through commercialization.

Caroline Choi is the executive vice president of Corporate Affairs and Public Policy at Edison International and Southern California Edison. Choi oversees Corporate Communications, Corporate Philanthropy, Government Relations, and Public Affairs at the national, state, and local levels.

Previously, Choi served as senior vice president of Regulatory Affairs at SCE and was responsible for the company’s regulatory engagement, policy, and strategy.

Choi also served as SCE vice president of Energy and Environmental Policy and oversaw the analysis and development of energy and environmental policies and strategies, as well as engagement at energy and environmental regulatory agencies.

Before joining SCE in 2012, Choi was executive director of Environmental Services & Strategy at Progress Energy (now Duke Energy), where she led environmental permitting, compliance and policy.

Choi is active in national policy and community engagement. She serves on the board of Smart Electric Power Alliance, a nationwide organization that supports the implementation and deployment of clean energy and distributed resources. She also chairs the board of Veloz, a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating the shift to electric transportation through public-private collaboration and public engagement. In addition, she is a member of the Electric Transportation Community Development Corporation, National Forest Foundation and Public Policy Institute of California’s Statewide Leadership Council.

Choi holds a bachelor’s degree in government from Dartmouth College.

Chris leads strategy and execution of Amazon’s commitment to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2025 and net zero carbon throughout the company’s real estate portfolio by 2040. This commitment is part of The Climate Pledge, a commitment by Amazon to meet the Paris Agreement 10 years early. Prior to Amazon, Chris led energy, water, and sustainable building initiatives within Boeing’s real estate operations, and has 15 years’ experience driving initiatives in corporate energy and sustainability. Chris has a Master’s degree in Engineering from Cambridge University, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington, and is also on the board of the Smart Building Center in Seattle.

Executive Director

David Springe is the Executive Director of the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA). NASUCA’s 61 member offices represent the interests of utility consumers in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Barbados, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica. Before assuming his duties at NASUCA in 2015, Springe served for thirteen years as Consumer Counsel for the Kansas Citizens’ Utility Ratepayer Board (CURB), the statutory advocate for residential and small commercial utility customers in proceedings before the Kansas Corporation Commission, Kansas courts, and the Kansas legislature. Springe spent nine years as an economist and expert witness for both CURB and the Kansas Corporation Commission before taking over as Consumer Counsel at CURB. While at CURB Springe was active in NASUCA, serving as President from 2007-2009, and he continues to represent consumer interests on numerous advisory boards, task forces and working groups. Springe received his M.A. in Economics and Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas.

Marion Gold is a Senior Advisor with the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and also serves as a Senior Advisor with the Ad Hoc Group, an advisory firm which helps climate tech start-ups navigate and shape policy. She is the President of the Board of the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership (NEEP).

A former regulatory commissioner, Marion was appointed to the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission by Governor Gina Raimondo in 2016. She served a five-year term with a focus on clean energy and power sector transformation.

Previously, Marion was the Commissioner of the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources. She also served on the Executive Board of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and was a managing director of the New England State Committee on Electricity (NESCOE).

Prior to serving as State Energy Commissioner, Marion was the Director of the Mallon Center at the University of Rhode Island, where she established the URI Partnership for Energy, initiated efficiency programs for public sector buildings, and launched the Energy Fellows Program, which has placed over 100 students in energy-related employment with the private and public sector.

Marion holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from the University of Rhode Island. She received her BS and MS from the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, respectively.

Elaina Ball leads strategic planning for CPS Energy. In this role, she is responsible for the oversight and execution of CPS Energy’s Vision 2027. Elaina has over 17 years of experience working with both investor-owned and public power utility companies. She has provided effective leadership in power generation, transmission & distribution, market operations, technology, and business development functions.

She has previously served as CEO for Fayetteville PWC in Fayetteville, NC, as Chief Operating Officer for El Paso Electric and Austin Energy, as Senior Vice President of Power Delivery at Entergy, and is a CPS Energy alumnus serving as Vice President of Technical Services & Energy Solutions in 2012. She also has extensive leadership experience with the South Texas Project (STP), having served on their Board of Directors, Owners’ Committee, and Benefits Committee.

Elaina has been actively engaged with multiple utility organizations, including the Rocky Mountain Electrical League and the Association of Women in Energy, in addition to community non-profits such as the Austin Science Education Foundation, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, and Fayetteville Tech Community College.

Elaina holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. She is also a graduate of the University of Idaho Utility Energy Executive program and a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Hannah serves as the Chief Market Innovation Officer at Uplight, where she leads policy, market development, and partnerships to enable residential electrification and a more flexible and resilient grid.

Previously, Hannah was the Head of Energy Partnerships at Google Nest. She joined Nest in 2014, growing the energy business from the ground up – delivering energy savings, demand response, and customer engagement that set the foundation for the future of the grid. After Nest’s integration with Google, Hannah focused on product and service partnerships for Nest Renew, setting the stage for new offerings across the energy ecosystem, including with third-party OEMs.

Prior to joining Nest, Hannah spent time at PG&E, consulting, and in the nonprofit space. She holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, and a BA with Honors from Brown University.

Janisse Quiñones, LUMA’s Chief Executive Officer, brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in utility operations, engineering, and large-scale energy systems. Most recently, she served as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Engineer of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the largest publicly owned utility in the United States, where she led nearly 12,000 employees delivering water and power to over four million residents. Her experience overseeing complex grid operations, power generation, and infrastructure modernization, combined with her direct involvement in system restoration efforts in Puerto Rico following Hurricane María positions her to lead LUMA’s ongoing work to strengthen and transform the island’s electric system.

Quiñones first served as Senior Vice President of Gas Engineering and then as Senior Vice President of Electric Operations. In her most recent role, she oversaw electrical system operations and the power generation fleet, as well as the management of electrical assets that support the California Independent System Operator. Prior to PG&E, Quiñones served as the Vice President of Gas Systems Engineering for National Grid, where she managed the engineering and design of natural gas distribution, transmission and infrastructure projects for National Grid’s U.S. territory, and oversaw various meter compliance, design and construction projects.

Quiñones’ experience also includes serving in the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), both full-time and in the reserves, from 2004-2025. She is a retired USCG Commander and previously served as Deputy, Planning and Incident Management. She also held several leadership roles at San Diego Gas & Electric, including Director of Design, Planning, Construction and Vegetation Management. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UPR in Mayagüez, as well as a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Advanced Studies in International Relations and is a licensed engineer in 5 U. S. states.

Jay Lasseter is the Vice President of Customer Delivery for Landis+Gyr Americas. With a robust background in technology, software, and smart grid solutions, he brings a unique ability to understand the evolving needs of the utility market. Jay collaborates closely with utility and industry partners across North and South America, delivering innovative strategies to tackle the market’s dynamic challenges. With over 25 years of experience in the utility industry, Mr. Lasseter has demonstrated success across various leadership and management roles in Business Development, Direct and Strategic Sales, and Marketing. He holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University.

Jeff Guldner is the retired Chairman and CEO of Arizona Public Service Company and
Pinnacle West, an electric utility serving over one million customers across Arizona and
operator of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station.  During his tenure, he oversaw
major investments in grid reliability, resource planning, customer service, and the
transition toward a more diversified energy portfolio. He currently serves on the boards
of Duke Energy and NextPower, bringing deep expertise in utility operations, regulatory
strategy, and large-scale energy infrastructure development. He also serves on the
boards of the Smart Electric Power Association and the McCain Institute.

Linda is the Chief Customer Officer for the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC), the 14th largest public power utility in the United States. As a member of OUC’s Executive Team, Linda is focused on achieving OUC’s goal of being the “Best Utility in the Nation” and Orlando’s recognition as the “Greenest City in the Southeast” through envisioning and delivering excellence in customer experience for today and tomorrow, balanced with weaving sustainability into everything OUC does, and delivering innovative products and services that benefit our customers and community. In this role, Linda leads the Customer Service, enterprise-wide Strategy, Sustainability & Conservation, Emerging Technologies, Marketing, Communication, & Community Relations organizations.

Linda previously served as President and Commissioner on the Orlando Utilities Commission board. Ferrone was Vice President and Market Leader for the Florida offices of The North Highland Company, a global, employee-owned consulting firm that delivers strategic business solutions to Fortune 1000 clients, government agencies and non-profits. Before that, she served in leadership positions with Ernst & Young, Pepsico, and Radiant Systems.

Linda is an active speaker on sustainability, innovation, leadership, and women in business topics and a recognized business leader with more than 25 years of experience working with utilities, entertainment, hospitality, and consumer products companies. Linda has been recognized with numerous national and local awards. She is passionate about serving her community and has extensive board leadership experience with organizations including the Orlando Science Center, the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), the Mennello Museum of American Art, United Arts of Central Florida, and YMCA. Ferrone earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from The Ohio State University.

Chief Energy Resources Officer

Lora Anguay is Chief Energy Resources Officer at Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). With over 20 years in the electric utilities industry, she is currently responsible for leading the transition of SMUD’s power supply to reduce emissions while maintaining reliability and affordability. Major achievements include leading the deployment of SMUD’s smart meters, leading the implementation of distribution automation, directing the co-development and implementation of an advanced distribution management system and distributed energy resource management system. Anguay is a veteran and also serves as a board member for the Western Energy Institute and the Sacramento State Foundation Board. She holds a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Sacramento.

Chair-Elect, Executive Committee

Washington joined Exelon in 2003 and has held several roles of increasing responsibility for Exelon
and ComEd throughout her tenure with the company. She most recently served as Senior Vice
President of Governmental and External Affairs at ComEd, where she led legislative affairs, external
affairs, large customer services and economic and workforce development and managed ComEd’s
relationships with civic and charitable organizations. Prior to that role, Washington served in various
leadership posts, including as Vice President of Regulatory Policy and Strategy for ComEd, where
she managed the company’s engagement with regulatory bodies, including the Illinois Commerce
Commission.

From 2014 to 2016, she played a leading role in the successful merger between Exelon and Pepco
Holdings while serving as the Vice President of Corporate Affairs in Washington, D.C.
Before joining ComEd’s regulatory team, she was the Director of Investor Relations for Exelon. In
that role, she was responsible for communicating Exelon’s value proposition, financial results and
performance drivers to the financial community

Washington is a board member of the Metropolitan Planning Council, the Civic Consulting Alliance,
and the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center. She is a board member and fellow of Leadership
Greater Chicago and board member and secretary of the Smart Electric Power Alliance. She is an
active member of various industry and professional groups, including the American Association of
Blacks in Energy, the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, and the Northern Illinois
University Presidential Advisory Council, and The Chicago Network. In addition, she is the executive
sponsor of Developing Young Professionals Chicagoland, an Exelon employee resource group.

Washington earned her MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts
degree in finance from Lewis University.

Paul Lau, who previously served as SMUD’s Chief Grid Strategy & Operations Officer, was named Chief Executive Officer & General Manager in October 2020. He reports to the SMUD Board of Directors. As CEO, he leads the sixth largest community-owned electric utility in the nation, serving a population of 1.5 million residents and managing a $1.7 billion budget.

As Chief Grid Strategy & Operations Officer, Lau was responsible for the operations of SMUD’s power markets, transmission, and distribution grids, including the Balancing Authority of Northern California, the development of a holistic smart grid strategy, and SMUD’s research and development programs. In this role, he served as executive sponsor for SMUD’s deployment of advanced metering infrastructure and smart grid initiatives.

A 38-year SMUD veteran, Lau has held several other executive leadership positions, including Assistant General Manager of Power Supply & Grid Operations and as the Assistant General Manager of Customer, Distribution & Technology.

Lau serves on the boards of the Large Public Power Council, the California Municipal Utilities Association, the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, the Smart Electric Power Alliance, and the Electric Transportation Community Development Corporation and as a Commissioner of the Balancing Authority of Northern California. He serves on the boards of a number of Sacramento-area community organizations, including the University Foundation at Sacramento State, where he also serves as Treasurer and Los Rios Colleges Foundation. He serves as Director-at-Large and is Past Chair of the Sacramento Asian Chamber of Commerce.

Active in international energy issues, Lau serves as a delegate with the United States Energy Association, where he has helped with electrification, operations, and demand-side management in countries such as Bangladesh, India, and Jordan.

A registered professional electrical engineer in the state of California, Lau received his bachelor’s degree in electrical power engineering from California State University, Sacramento. He also is a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum.

Chair, Executive Committee

Dr. Peter Muhoro serves as the Chief Strategy, Technology, and Innovation Officer at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), as well as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of its two wholly owned subsidiaries—BrilliT and Vividly Brighter. BrilliT is a national IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics company that provides cyber and data intelligence services to utilities. Vividly Brighter is a regional brand delivering a growing suite of energy services and solutions to meet the evolving expectations of today’s consumers.

At REC, Dr. Muhoro leads the development and execution of long-term strategic initiatives that position the Cooperative for continued innovation and resilience in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. His responsibilities encompass the full spectrum of technology systems planning, the creation of forward-thinking business models, and the design and implementation of new services that enhance the member experience. Under his leadership, REC is advancing a comprehensive technology roadmap that not only addresses the Cooperative’s current operational needs but also anticipates future demands driven by digitization, decentralization, and decarbonization. Dr. Muhoro’s work includes the strategic integration of grid modernization tools and data analytics platforms that enable smarter, more reliable operations. He plays a key role in exploring and implementing emerging technologies such as distributed energy resources, clean energy technologies, battery storage, and advanced electrification—including transportation and building electrification. His vision ensures that REC remains a leader in innovation while staying deeply committed to delivering safe, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions for its members.

An accomplished energy industry executive with over 20 years of experience and executive leadership, Dr. Muhoro previously served as Vice President of Strategic Industry Research and Analysis at the National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation where he led research efforts and advised cooperative executives and boards on industry trends, technologies, and strategic direction. His earlier roles include serving as Chief Strategy Officer at Pedernales Electric Cooperative, the largest distribution electric cooperative in the U.S., and as an advisor at the Cooperative Research Network, the research arm of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. He has also founded and led several ventures aimed at expanding energy access in underserved communities, with a strong focus on leveraging efficient electrification technologies to drive sustainable development. These initiatives have centered on addressing energy poverty, promoting economic empowerment, and creating scalable solutions for communities at the bottom of the economic pyramid—both in the United States and internationally. Through these efforts, Dr. Muhoro has combined innovation, policy insight, and community engagement to demonstrate the transformative impact of equitable energy access on quality of life and long-term resilience.

Dr. Muhoro currently serves as Chair of the Board of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and is active on the boards of the GridWise Alliance, Dominion Energy Innovation Center, and the Hampton University School of Science, as well as other advisory committees and alliances. A respected thought leader and sought-after speaker, he speaks regularly on energy, innovation, and cooperative strategy both nationally and internationally.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics from Hampton University, and both a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Applied Physics from the University of Michigan.

Sal Salet is the vice president of Transmission & Distribution Engineering & Construction for PPL Corporation. He is responsible for leading engineering, construction, enterprise standards, and Smart Grid and automation for PPL Corporation.

Sal received a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Penn State University and a Master of Business Administration from Saint Leo University. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of PA.

Secretary, Executive Committee

As part of Schneider Electric’s global Energy Management business, responsible for defining and leading the technology roadmap for all software applications and systems supporting the residential New Energy Landscape portfolio. Harden oversees innovation, research, and development initiatives across multiple global competency centers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic objectives for Home & Distribution solutions worldwide.

Treasurer, Executive Committee

Seth Frader-Thompson co-founded EnergyHub in 2007 and continues to serve as its President. Under his leadership, the company has become a leading provider of both utility-installed and Bring Your Own Thermostat demand response services. EnergyHub offers utilities end-to-end demand response program management, including program design, installation, marketing and customer support services, as well as EnergyHub’s Mercury software platform for device control, with the goal of enabling both utilities and consumers to benefit from participation in DR and DER programs. Simultaneously, EnergyHub works with the leading device manufacturers and home services companies to bring their customers into utility programs.

Seth is a frequent speaker on demand response and connected home issues and is a board member of the Association for Demand Response & Smart Grid. Prior to founding EnergyHub, Seth served in several managerial and technical roles at Honeybee Robotics. During his tenure at Honeybee Robotics, he worked on robotics projects for NASA and developed bomb-disposal robots for the military. He was the principal investigator for a DARPA research effort to build a miniature laser vision system for search and rescue robots.
Seth has a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado, where his research focused on Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) for Ultracold Atom Optics.