April 30, 2026
FRI Announces 2026 Utility Policy Fellow Cohort
FRI is pleased to announce its 2026 class of Utility Policy Fellows program, made possible through the generous support of the Sloan Foundation. These five accomplished individuals bring significant expertise in critical areas of the regulated utility sector, establishing a strong foundation for FRI’s impactful research and analysis in this vital field. Dr. Thomas Gifford recently completed his PhD in Economics at Colorado State University and is beginning a position at the National Wildlife Research Center studying the economics of human–animal interactions. His research focuses on environmental and energy economics, specifically the impacts of wildfires and determinants…
May 9, 2025
FRI Announces Inaugural Cohort of Utility Policy Fellows
FRI is pleased to announce the inaugural class of its Utility Policy Fellows program, made possible through the generous support of the Sloan Foundation. These three accomplished individuals bring significant expertise in critical areas of the regulated utility sector, establishing a strong foundation for FRI’s impactful research and analysis in this vital field. Dr. Joseph Duggan joins the fellows cohort from the University of Dayton. He specializes in industrial organization with a focus on the design and regulation of wholesale electricity markets. His work as an associate editor for Renewable Energy Focus and co-editor…