Joel Bluestein is Senior Vice President of ICF International and is a nationally recognized expert on the impacts of environmental and energy regulation, with over 30 years of experience in the energy and environmental arenas. Prior to January 1, 2007, he was President of Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc., now an ICF International company. He has been directly involved in the development of most of the recently developed emission trading programs and participates in the national debate on new environmental policies and their energy implications. He has testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on natural gas supply issues and their implications for multipollutant regulation of the electric generating sector. He has proposed a variety of innovative mechanisms for crediting energy efficiency and renewables technologies in emission trading programs. Some of his ideas on design of technology-forcing cap and trade programs have been adopted by the National Council on Energy Policy and the Northeast Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Mr. Bluestein has authored numerous reports including a study for DOE on innovative approaches to better align the nation’s goals for clean air and clean energy. His work has included technology and market assessment work, R&D planning, energy conservation project analysis and long term energy demand forecasting, among other topics. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and is a registered Professional Engineer.
Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc. (EEA) is an ICF International Company, located in metropolitan Washington, D.C., and is a nationally recognized consulting firm offering technical, analytical and managerial services to a diverse clientele. Founded in 1974 to perform economic, engineering and policy analysis in the energy and environmental fields, EEA has exhibited leadership and innovation in investigating energy and environmental issues. In addition to its environmental regulatory work, EEA is nationally known for its analysis of natural gas supply, transportation and other energy market issues.