Bethany Speer
Bethany Speer is a member of the Market and Policy Impact Analysis Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center.
Renewable Energy Market, Finance, and Policy Analyst
On staff since November 2009
Phone number: 303-384-7421
E-mail: bethany.speer@nrel.gov
Areas of expertise
- International economic policy
- Climate change mitigation policies and trade issues
- International relations and development
Primary research interests
- Project finance
- Markets
- Climate change mitigation policies
Education and background training
- M.A. in global finance, trade and economic integration, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, 2009
- B.A. in International studies and music, University of Denver, Colorado, 2009 (dual-degree with M.A.)
Prior work experience
- Intern, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado (September 2008 - November 2009)
- Intern, Association of Concentration Camp Torture Survivors and Zena Zenema, Sarajevo, Bosnia
Selected publications
Speer, Bethany, David Keyser, Suzanne Tegen. 2016. Floating Offshore Wind in California: Gross Potential for Jobs and Economic Impacts from Two Future Scenarios. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-5000-65352.
Jimenez, Tony, David Keyser, Suzanne Tegen, Bethany Speer. 2016. Floating Offshore Wind in Oregon: Potential for Jobs and Economic Impacts from Two Future Scenarios. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-5000-65421.
Cochran, J., P. Denholm, B. Speer, and M. Miller. 2015. Grid Integration and the Carrying Capacity of the U.S. Grid to Incorporate Variable Renewable Energy. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-62607.
Speer, B., R. Economy, T. Lowder, P. Schwabe, and S. Regenthal. 2014. Geothermal Exploration Policy Mechanisms: Lessons for the United States from International Applications. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-61477.
Speer, B. 2012. Residential Solar Photovoltaics: Comparison of Financing Benefits, Innovations, and Options. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-51644.
Speer, B. 2011. First Known Use of QECBs will Save Yolo County at Least $8.7 Million Over the Next 25 Years, Energy Analysis (Revised) (Brochure). Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/BR-6A20-49450.
Speer, B. and R. Koenig. 2010. Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing of Renewables and Efficiency: Fact Sheet Series on Financing Renewable Energy Projects (Brochure). Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/BR-6A2-47097.
Speer, B., M. Mendelsohn, and K. Cory. 2010. Insuring Solar Photovoltaics: Challenges and Possible Solutions (Revised). Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A2-46932.
Kollins, K., B. Speer, and K. Cory. 2009. Solar PV Project Financing: Regulatory and Legislative Challenges for Third-Party PPA System Owners. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A2-46723.
Full list of Bethany Speer publications (NREL)
