Keynote Speaker

Christine Richards
Senior Research Analyst, Energy Central

Christine is a senior analyst with the Utility Analytics Institute, a division of Energy Central. Christine is a researcher and writer whose areas of expertise include the utility industry, smart grid, utility analytics, renewable energy and economic development. Some of her past roles include editor-in-chief of Intelligent Utility magazine, vice president of Energy Central's Intelligent Utility division, and a senior research analyst with IDC Energy Insights. Christine received her master’s degree from Cornell University and graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science from Colorado State University.