Speakers

Mathias Bell is an expert in utility program strategy and policy and leads WeaveGrid's collaboration efforts with utilities to build support for transportation electrification programs. Most recently, Mathias led Xcel Energy's clean transportation program strategy efforts. This work included leading stakeholder workshops, designing customer programs, such as Public Utilities Fortnightly's Smartest Utility Project for a subscription service pilot, developing filings for more than $300 million in program budgets, and writing comments and serving as a witness in utility proceedings. Before joining Xcel Energy, Mathias served as Oracle Utilities' Manager for Regulatory Affairs in the Midwest, working closely with utilities and policy stakeholders to build support for programs and garner regulatory approvals. Mathias has also worked at Rocky Mountain Institute, an energy-focused non-profit, leading research teams and advising clients, including utilities, city and state governments, and regulatory agencies, on customer program strategies, including energy efficiency and renewables. Mathias holds a B.A. in International Relations with a Concentration in Environmental and Technology Studies from Carleton College.