Amy Harder

Amy Harder is a prominent journalist specializing in energy and climate issues, currently serving as the Vice President of BE Publishing at Breakthrough Energy. In this role, she was instrumental in creating and leading a journalism initiative aimed at addressing the opportunities and challenges associated with the transition to clean energy. This initiative is part of Breakthrough Energy, a network founded by Bill Gates that focuses on technological transformations to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.1

Professional Background

• Current Position:
  • Vice President, BE Publishing at Breakthrough Energy (February 2021 - September 2021).
• Previous Roles:
  • Executive Editor at Cipher, a publication supported by Breakthrough Energy, focusing on climate solutions (September 2021 - Present).
  • Energy Reporter for Axios, where she reported on trends and provided insights into complex energy issues (April 2017 - January 2021).
  • She has also held positions at The Wall Street Journal and National Journal, covering energy and environmental topics extensively throughout her career.

Education

Amy graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Western Washington University. Her background combines journalism with a strong focus on energy policy and climate change, making her a key figure in communicating critical issues related to these fields.1