Gary Chang

About Gary Chang

Energy analyst working at the intersection of policy, markets, and infrastructure, with hands-on experience across multiple energy transition pathways, including hydrogen and carbon management.I work as an energy market and policy analyst, focusing on how regulatory frameworks, infrastructure readiness, and market signals shape investment and development decisions across the energy sector.While much of my recent work has centered on hydrogen and carbon management, my analytical approach is technology-agnostic—applicable across power, fuels, infrastructure, and broader energy transition topics. I specialize in translating policy and market complexity into decision-ready insights for strategy, investment, and planning teams. Industry Focus: Hydrogen, CCS, Carbon Markets• Supported low-carbon hydrogen strategy, CCS hub development, and carbon credit evaluation for clients in the U.S. Gulf Coast and APAC.• Familiar with carbon removal (CDR) pathways, LCFS, Section 45Q incentives, and voluntary carbon market dynamics. Professional Capabilities: Policy & Market Analysis• Delivered regulatory due diligence, clean fuel policy tracking, and feasibility research for renewable and decarbonization projects.• Advised public agencies and foundations on climate finance, ESG investment strategies (PRI/MRI), and sustainability grant mechanisms. Data-Driven Thinking: Insight Generation & Quality Management• Translated energy datasets into strategic insights for carbon compliance, hydrogen development, and market positioning.• Served as the main analyst for executing data quality control (QC) processes—ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency across deliverables. Project & Program Execution: B2B / B2G Energy Projects• Delivered cross-sector pilots for EV charging, autonomous transport, and urban energy retrofit programs, coordinating vendors and government agencies.• Executed enterprise-scale AI chatbot, knowledge system, and intelligent search center projects—driving cross-functional implementation from design to rollout. Client-Facing Strategy: Sales, Onboarding & Renewals• Managed $2M SaaS portfolio, improving client renewal rate from 75% to 90% through consultative sales, PoC execution, and value-based engagement.• Experienced in stakeholder communication across technical and non-technical audiences, from initial outreach to long-term retention and upselling.

Experience

1. Research Analyst

   Rystad Energy

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Rystad Energy is an independent energy research and business intelligence company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. It is the biggest independent energy consultancy in Norway, and a world-leading analysis company for the energy sector.1. Conduct market and policy analysis to assess project viability, investment risk, and development timelines across energy transition technologies.2. Evaluate regulatory design, infrastructure constraints, and demand signals, with recent focus on hydrogen and carbon management projects.3. Develop comparative frameworks and project trackers to benchmark technology readiness, market maturity, and competitive positioning across regions.4. Translate complex policy and market data into strategic insights used by developers, investors, and internal strategy teams.

Education

• National Chengchi University

  Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Political Science and Government

  2012 — 2016

• University of California, Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy

  Master of Science - MS, Development Practice (Energy Governance)

  2023 — 2025

• Shanghai Jiao Tong University

  Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

  2013 — 2014