Bamadou Ouattara

Public Utilities Economist @New Mexico Public Regulation Commission

Santa Fe, NM, US

Supporting Energy Efficiency and the Adoption of Renewable Energy through Analytical Leadership• Led the development of econometric models to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of utility energy efficiency investments across four major filings, directly influencing over $700 million in proposed expenditures.• Analyzed rate impacts and revenue requirements in multiple electric and gas utility proceedings, helping shape cost recovery frameworks that maintained affordability for over customers statewide.• Collaborated with interagency teams to assess the economic implications of federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) grants, advising on the optimal use of $150 million+ in energy infrastructure funding.• Proposed revised avoided cost methodologies that improved estimation accuracy by 25%, supporting more equitable pricing in distributed energy resource filings.• Coordinated with attorneys and technical staff to produce defensible analysis aligned with statutory mandates, contributing to 8 Commission orders advancing clean energy objectives.Fostering the State’s Energy Transition through Expert Testimony• Delivered expert witness testimony in 7 formal regulatory proceedings, including rate cases and clean energy proposals, articulating findings on cost recovery, program design, and economic impacts.• Successfully defended ratepayer-focused recommendations under cross-examination, leading to adoption of over 90% of Staff’s economic positions in final Commission rulings.• Influenced regulatory approval of key programs such as energy storage, community solar, and performance-based energy efficiency, shaping New Mexico’s long-term clean energy strategy.• Advised the Commission on economic performance metrics and risk mitigation tools, helping establish a more transparent and accountable framework for utility investments.

The University of New Mexico

Master of Arts - MA

The University of New Mexico

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

University of Houston

English Language Certificate

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering