Gavin Dillingham

Dr. Gavin Dillingham, PhD, CCP, is a renowned expert in the field of climate change adaptation, focusing on investment in resilient electric power infrastructure and clean energy policies at various governmental levels.

With a strong background in Electric Power System Resilience, Dr. Dillingham has led numerous initiatives under US Department of Energy Programs, concentrating on enhancing power system resilience, promoting microgrids, and exploring solar + storage solutions for low-income communities.

His expertise extends to Predictive Modeling and Quantitative Analysis, evident in his research that develops predictive models using event history analysis to enhance the understanding of the adoption of clean energy policies by states and cities.

Dr. Dillingham's proficiency in grant research, writing, management, and evaluation has resulted in the successful securing and administration of over $31 million in grants over the past 8 years, indicating his strong grant management skills.

He is highly knowledgeable in City-level Clean Energy Policy and Sustainability Best practices, having authored several best practice case studies on energy management for cities in Texas and serving as a Technical Advisor to the City of Houston for its City Energy Project, a collaboration between NRDC and IMT aimed at developing energy efficiency policies.

In academia, Dr. Dillingham serves as a Lecturer at Rice University in the Policy Studies Department, where he imparts knowledge on public policy planning, showcasing his commitment to education and knowledge sharing.

Dr. Gavin Dillingham holds a PhD in Political Science with a focus on Public Policy Adoption and Analysis from Rice University, and a B.A. in Psychology with Summa Cum Laude honors from Texas Tech University, highlighting his diverse educational background.

He has held key roles in various prestigious organizations, including Executive Advisor, Federal Affairs at SLB, Vice President of Research and Director of Clean Energy Policy at HARC (Houston Advanced Research Center), Lecturer, Research Scientist, and Director of Sustainability at different institutions in Houston, indicating his wealth of experience in the energy and sustainability sectors.

Furthermore, his prior roles as a Manager of Energy and Sustainability at Houston ISD, Senior Business Consultant at BearingPoint Management and Technology Consulting in the Oil and Gas Practice, and as an Environmental Specialist at Enron Corp, demonstrate his extensive professional background and versatility in different segments of the energy industry.