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Chandra Shah

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Chandra Shah is a member of the Energy Management and Federal Markets Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis and Applications Center.

Senior Project Leader
On staff since June 1998
Phone number: 303-384-7557
E-mail: chandra_shah@nrel.gov

Areas of expertise

  • Biodiesel
  • Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) proposal development
  • Utility Energy Services Contracts (UESC)

Primary research interests

  • Emissions trading
  • Intergovernmental agency applications of efficiency and renewable energy
  • Renewable power/REC purchasing
  • Water efficiency and water management

Education and background training

  • M.S. in Business Administration, University of Washington
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan

Prior work experience

  • Policy Associate, NW Energy Coalition, Seattle, Wash. (1996-1998)
  • Research/Communications Intern, Northwest Environment Watch, Seattle, Wash. (1995-1996)
  • Budget Coordinator, Project Engineer, Quality Manager; U S WEST Communications, Seattle, Wash. (1992-1994)
  • Systems Analysis, Engineering Development Program, GE Aircraft Engines, Seattle, Wash. (1986-1990)

Selected publications

Vimmerstedt, L.; Shah, C. (2005). Emission Market Opportunities for Federal Energy Projects. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) (Fact Sheet). 2 pp.; NREL Report No. FS-710-38031.