Anne Barlas is a member of the Grid Planning and Analysis Center. Anne’s research focuses on capacity expansion modeling, primarily using the NREL ReEDS tool. Her current projects include work in the United States power system specific to geothermal expansion, and working to expand ReEDS India.

Research Interests

Challenges related to deeply decarbonized power systems

Capacity expansion modeling

Transmission

Education

M.S., Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Professional Experience

Energy Efficiency Program Manager, Franklin Energy (2021–2023)

Product Design and Instrumentation Engineer, University of Colorado Boulder (2020–2021)

Mechanical Engineer II, Zurn Industries (2017–2020)

Awards and Honors

Senior Excellence in Research Award, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2017)

Student’s Choice, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Engineering & Applied Science Undergraduate Research Competition (2017) 

Student Spotlight, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Office of Undergraduate Research (2017)

3rd Place, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Engineering & Applied Science Undergraduate Research Competition (2016)