Dr. Lilienthal was the Senior Economist with International Programs at the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) from 1990 – 2007. Currently, he is the CEO of HOMER Energy. He was the lead analyst and one of the creators of NREL’s Village Power Programs. He has a Ph.D. in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University. He has been active in the field of renewable energy and energy efficiency since 1978. This has included designing and teaching courses at the university level, project development of independent power projects, and consulting to industry and regulators. His expertise is in the economic and financial analysis of renewable and micro-grid projects.

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