Staff Bios

Abigail Walker Anthony, ENE Rhode Island Director

Abigail is a Policy Analyst based in her home state of Rhode Island working on energy, climate and air quality issues with ENE's Energy, Analysis and Transportation teams. Abigail earned a Ph.D in Environmental and Natural Resource Economics at the University of Rhode Island (URI) where she wrote her dissertation on compliance rates in residential demand response programs and was a fellow in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Coastal Institute training and internship program, IGERT. As an IGERT fellow, Abigail had the opportunity to work with the New England Energy Innovation Collaborative in Cambridge, MA researching emerging clean energy technologies and facilitating discussion between clean technology entrepreneurs and investors. Abigail also had the opportunity to work on the communications team at Boston-based Ceres. Abigail is a member of the Jamestown (RI) Wind Energy Committee. Abigail received her MA and BA in economics from the University of Montana. (aanthony@env-ne.org)

Emily Avery-Miller, External Relations Manager

Emily’s responsibilities include managing grants and other administration needs. She is also a staff writer contributing to development and communications outreach. Emily is a 2005 honors graduate of Vassar College where she majored in environmental studies and was active in the College Committee on Sustainability, working to promote environmentally friendly purchases and energy conservation. After college, Emily interned at Northern Sky News in Belfast, Maine, a periodical covering environmental issues in New England and Eastern Canada, where she researched and wrote news articles and conducted interviews. (eavery-miller@env-ne.org)

Ellen Hawes, Forest Policy Analyst

Ellen’s work as policy analyst focuses on forests and their relation to developing markets for carbon offsets, biomass generation and biofuels. Based in Farmington, Maine, Ellen received her Masters in Forestry from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. While at Yale, Ellen was a member of the School Forest crew, helping manage 10,880 acres of forestland in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont to meet silvicultural, ecological and educational objectives. Her research at Yale focused on analyzing trends in forest structure, health and ownership in the Connecticut and Pennsylvania Highlands Region. Prior to entering Yale, Ellen was Research Coordinator for the Climate Change Initiative of The Nature Conservancy, where she coordinated a program to develop cost-effective ways to quantify carbon sequestration. Ellen also engaged in policy discussions internationally and domestically, working on rules for land use and forestry under the Kyoto Protocol and voluntary initiatives, such as the World Resources Institute and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Ellen received her BA magna cum laude in International Relations from Brown University. (ehawes@env-ne.org)

Jamie Howland, Director, ENE-CLEAN Center

Jamie leads ENE's Climate & Energy Analysis Center (ENE-CLEAN). His work as a policy analyst focuses on data management on energy markets and emissions trends, buildings and land use issues. A Connecticut native, Jamie is based in ENE’s Hartford office and brings many years of experience in engineering and consulting to ENE’s energy and emissions data research and reporting. He previously worked as a design engineer in the medical device industry and as a consultant for Hewlett Packard. He also served as an intern at Audubon International. Jamie holds a Master of Environmental Management from the Yale School Forestry and Environmental Studies, a Masters of Engineering from Yale, and an MBA and a BS in engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. (jhowland@env-ne.org)

Roger E. Koontz, Of Counsel

Roger is one of Connecticut's most experienced energy and environmental attorneys. His work at ENE focuses on sustainable energy policy, including energy conservation, renewable resources, and utility system planning. Roger has been particularly involved in designing and implementing energy planning and procurement policies in Connecticut. He represents ENE on Connecticut’s Energy Management and Conservation Board. Roger was previously counsel to Tyler, Cooper & Alcorn and a partner at Silverstone & Koontz in Hartford for 17 years. His legal practice focused on representing nonprofit organizations and small power producers on a wide variety of energy and utility issues. He ran the Conservation Law Foundation's Connecticut office in the early 1980s. Roger was also executive director of Connecticut Legal Services and began his legal career at the New Haven Legal Assistance Association. He holds a JD from Yale Law School and a BS in chemistry from the University of Illinois. (rkoontz@env-ne.org)

Sam Krasnow, Federal Program Director

Sam's work focuses on climate change, energy efficiency and energy policy. Sam was ENE’s lead advocate for the successful passage of the Massachusetts' Green Communities and Global Warming Solutions Acts of 2008 and was appointed by the Patrick Administration to represent ENE on the newly created state Efficiency Advisory Council. Sam previously spearheaded ENE's efforts to establish groundbreaking energy reform legislation in Rhode Island where he was appointed by the Governor to serve as the environmental policy expert on the Energy Efficiency and Resources Management Council. Sam's background includes co-founding and serving as policy director of Citizens for Safe Farming in Vermont. Prior to that, Sam served as financing project coordinator for Efficiency Vermont and as a management consultant for the Boston Consulting Group. Sam holds a JD from Yale Law School, where he was awarded the C. LaRue Munson Prize for excellence in clinical work, and a Master of Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. He received his BA with high honors in economics from Oberlin College. He serves on the Policy Committee and Board of Directors of the New England Clean Energy Council. (skrasnow@env-ne.org)

Varun Kumar, Data Analyst, ENE-CLEAN Center

Varun is a Data Analyst in ENE’s Climate and Energy Analysis Center (ENE-CLEAN). He assists in the analysis of energy, climate and economic information as part of ENE’s advocacy and research efforts. He received his Masters in Environmental Management from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University, where his studies concentrated on energy and the environment. He is a native of Delhi, India where he received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Univ. of Delhi and worked for an environmental and energy consulting firm before starting the Duke program. (vkumar@env-ne.org)

Joyce Kung, ENE Connecticut Director

Joyce Kung is a Staff Attorney ENE’s Hartford office, where her work focuses on climate and energy issues. A Connecticut native, Joyce comes to ENE from Kenyon & Kenyon LLP, a leading intellectual property firm in New York City where she was an associate in the trademark, copyright and patent litigation and opinion practice groups. Joyce received her J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was active in a wide range of pro bono, public interest and community activities and was the UNC Pro Bono Program Graduating Student of the Year for her class. Her pro bono work focused on immigration and children’s and women’s issues, and she also participated in the UNC Immigration and Policy Clinic. She holds an M.S. in Organic Chemistry from UNC, where she studied natural products synthesis, and a B.S. in Chemistry with a Minor in Music from Duke University. She is a life-long musician and was a member of the Dulcedo String Quartet in college and graduate school. (jkung@env-ne.org)

Leslie Malone, Canada Program Director

Leslie is based in ENE’s Ottawa office where she works to strengthen ENE's partnerships with Canadian organizations on energy and climate policies in Eastern Canada and on cross-border issues. Leslie came to ENE from the Environmental Coalition of PE, where she directed the group's energy project. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Climate Action Network Canada (CAN-Canada), and on the Executive Committee of the Sierra Club of Canada - Atlantic Canada Chapter. Leslie was a member of the PE Potential Study Advisory Committee which initiated and informed an all-fuels energy efficiency potential study for PE. Leslie holds an MS in Environmental Economics from the University of London and a BS from Mount Allison University, where she majored in biology. She is a native of Prince Edward Island. (lmalone@env-ne.org)

Jeremy C. McDiarmid, ENE Massachusetts Director

Jeremy is a staff attorney working in ENE’s climate, energy and transportation projects in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Most recently, Jeremy was a litigation associate attorney at Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi in Boston. He also served as a Public Information Officer at the Massachusetts Division of Energy Resources and a Special Assistant to the Director of the State Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. Jeremy received an A.B. with honors from Syracuse University and holds a JD from Boston College Law School. (jmcdiarmid@env-ne.org)

Derek K. Murrow, Director Energy & Climate Policy

Derek directs ENE’s work on energy and climate policy analysis. Derek has played a leading advocacy role in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and coordinates ENE’s energy and climate policy initiatives in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Derek is also involved in various regional energy research and policy development initiatives and was a co-author of ENE’s Climate Change Roadmap for New England and Eastern Canada. He holds an appointment as a Research Affiliate at Yale University in Energy Systems Analysis and serves on the University Council’s Committee on a Sustainable Yale. Derek’s previous experience includes business strategy development for hydrogen technology at Proton Energy Systems in Connecticut, and six years as an environmental consultant and business manager for Stone Environmental in Vermont. At Stone, Derek served as a geoscientist, project manager, and group manager for the Agricultural Fate and Exposure Group; he continues to serve as a member of its board of directors. Derek holds a Master of Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and a BA in geology from Carleton College. (dmurrow@env-ne.org)

Beth Nagusky, ENE Maine Director

Beth leads ENE’s efforts in Maine to promote low cost energy efficiency and sustainable energy policies; develop ways to reduce Maine’s overreliance on heating oil; support and improve the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative; spur market based ways to accelerate clean, alternative fuels so Maine citizens have greater choices in vehicles that do not rely on increasingly expensive gasoline. She also works with ENE’s data and energy team to formulate plans to match Maine’s renewable energy resources with ways to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. Beth has a distinguished record as one of Maine’s leading environmental citizens and advocates. Most recently, Beth served as acting Commissioner of the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and Director of the DEP’s Office of Innovation and Assistance where, among other activities, she co-chaired the state’s Ocean Energy Task Force, working with business, government, university and civic leaders to promote the development of Maine’s renewable ocean energy potential in an environmentally sustainable manner. Prior to her work at the DEP, Beth held a variety of senior government and business executive level positions, including: director of the Climate and Energy program at GrowSmart Maine; Director of the Governor’s Office of Energy Independence and Security; and Director of the Independent Energy Producers of Maine. Earlier in her career, Beth was a staff attorney at the Natural Resources Council of Maine. She began her career as an attorney with the Maine Public Utilities Commission. She resides in Litchfield, ME. Beth holds a JD degree from Case Western Reserve University and a BS in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan. (bnagusky@env-ne.org)

Peter Shattuck, Carbon Markets Policy Analyst

Peter’s work at ENE focuses on greenhouse gas cap and trade policies, including the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and programs being developed in other states and provinces. His work ranges from analysis of key issues –- such as use of auction proceeds, emissions trends, and market dynamics –- to advocating for the preservation and improvement of RGGI. Peter’s work beyond RGGI’s borders centers on carbon market design and implementation, bringing lessons from RGGI to climate policy development in other jurisdictions, focusing on the importance of auctions and investments in energy efficiency. Peter received his M.S. in Environmental Science from Trinity College, Dublin in 2007, where he wrote his thesis on the impact of carbon markets on development in Mexico. He graduated from Yale in 2003, with honors in history and then traveled, working as a chef in New Zealand and an English teacher in Chile. (pshattuck@env-ne.org)

Daniel L. Sosland, Executive Director

Dan is executive director of Environment Northeast (ENE), a regional non-profit research and advocacy organization he co-founded in 1999. Under his direction, ENE has grown to a staff of 15 professional advocates, one of the largest teams of climate and energy policy specialists in the Northeast, working from offices in Portland and Rockport, Maine, Boston, Providence, Hartford and Ottawa, ON, Canada. ENE has successfully advanced the adoption of comprehensive energy, climate and clean air policies through legislation, regulatory proceedings, regional initiatives and publications that identify priority policy solutions for adoption, including the Climate Change Roadmap for New England and Eastern Canada and Climate Change Roadmap for Connecticut. Prior to establishing ENE, Dan was senior attorney with the Conservation Law Foundation in Boston and Rockland, Maine and began his career as an attorney at major law firms in New York City. He resides in Rockport, Maine and holds a JD with honors from Cornell Law School and an AB from Brown University. He serves on the boards of directors of the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships and the U.S. Climate Action Network. (dsosland@env-ne.org)

Andrea Wilhelm, Administration Manager

Andrea oversees all administrative and operations aspects of ENE, including financial management, human resources, purchasing and revenue control. Andrea was previously the Administration Director at Point Lookout Resort and Conference Center in Northport, ME where she managed Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, and Reservations/Guest Services for the property. She holds a B.A. in English and a B.A. in music from Stanford University. (awilhelm@env-ne.org)