Megan Mercer

Bio

My name is Megan Mercer and I am an energy policy and international development professional with over a decade of experience advising governments and institutions on energy systems, climate policy, and transition strategies. I specialize in translating complex data and policy into actionable insights, with a focus on building resilient, equitable, and evidence-based energy systems in diverse and evolving markets.

• Energy, Statistics and Climate Change Policy Key Expert

  Expertise France - Contract / consultant From January 2023 to February 2026

  • Led development of Tanzania’s national energy balance and sector-wide energy datasets used to analyze electricity rndemand, fuel consumption, and system performance, providing the first integrated analytical foundation for energy rnsector planning and policy analysis, coordinating with Ministry of Energy and the National Bureau of Statistics. rn• Conducted detailed analysis of energy consumption patterns across sectors, supporting evaluation of system costs, rndemand trends, and infrastructure pl

• Key Energy and Infrastructure Investment Expert

  Expertise France - Contract / consultant From January 2024 to August 2025

  • Produced 5-year project specifications and technical proposal for EU-funded Cross Border Power Trade project in rnSouth Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) rn• Conducted regulatory and market analysis of electricity systems across five countries, assessing how tariffs, market rnstructures, and policy frameworks impact investment and system efficiency. rn• Evaluated infrastructure investment strategies and their implications for system costs and regional electricity trade rnand co

• Finance Energy Expert

  United Nations Environment Programme - Contract / consultant From January 2023 to March 2024

  • Led financial and economic assessments of clean energy investment opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa’s industrial rnsector under UNEP’s CICSA project, aligned with MDB frameworks and analyzed financing models for clean rncaptive power systems. rn• Conducted financial and economic analysis of clean energy investments, including evaluation of cost structures, rnfinancing models, and project viability in industrial decarbonization. rn• Assessed industrial energy demand and cost drivers influencing ad

• Programme Coordinator

  Tetra Tech - Contract / consultant From April 2020 to August 2022

  • Coordinated energy programming and planning through logistical development and delivery of technical assistance, rntechnical analysis, and 20+ webinars and conferences for USAID’s Regional Development Mission for Asia. rnPrepared briefing materials and reports for all programs in the region. rn• Managed logistics and documentation for USAID/RDMA and regional programs, supporting donor-funded project rnimplementation.

• Renewable Energy Market Analyst

  International Energy Agency - Full-time From March 2016 to February 2019

  • Produced market and policy analysis of renewable electricity deployment across eight countries in Southeast Asia, rnintegrating policy frameworks, technology cost trends, and market data to support global renewable energy outlooks. rn• Monitored renewable energy technology developments, including evolution of investment costs, technology rnapplications and performance data for all renewable technologies. rn• Conducted economic assessments of renewable electricity investment projects, including co

• Energy Policy Research Program Analyst

  National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Full-time From January 2015 to March 2016

  • Conducted deep techno-economic analysis of electricity systems, supporting grid planning and policy evaluation for rnMexico and India’s greening the grid project through NREL’s Enhancing Capacity for Low Emissions Development rnStrategy program. rn• Developed analytical methodologies for evaluating system-wide energy use and associated costs across sectors. rn• Built quantitative models to support energy planning and infrastructure decision-making.

• International Energy Security

  University of Denver From January 2013 to December 2014
• International Affairs and Political Science

  Loyola University Chicago From August 2006 to May 2010

Climate policy Compliance Economic modelling Electricity market design Electricity Regulation Energy market models Energy policy Energy wholesale markets EU Network Codes Gas market design

• English
• Spanish

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