Emily Duncan

Head of Washington office, and an attorney and advocate with nearly fifteen years of experience in renewable energy and utilities

Summary

Emily Duncan is a seasoned professional with nearly fifteen years of legislative and regulatory experience in finance, tax, trade, appropriations, and defense issues within the natural gas, renewable, nuclear, and electric power and utility industries.
Currently, she holds the position of Head of the Washington Office at National Grid, a prominent electricity and natural gas utility that serves customers in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Prior to her role at National Grid, Emily was the Director of Government Affairs and Counsel at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), a leading trade association in the solar energy sector representing a wide array of companies across the supply chain.
Her career includes serving as an energy regulatory attorney at the global law firm Winston & Strawn LLP, where she represented utilities and energy companies before regulatory commissions.
Education-wise, Emily holds a JD from Duke University School of Law and a BA in International Relations with a focus on Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. She also pursued studies in law and international relations at various institutions.
Aside from her professional responsibilities, Emily is involved in various organizations, holding positions such as Chairman of the Board at the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and being part of boards for organizations like the Global Business Alliance and Women in Government Relations.