Ken K.

About Ken K.

With more than three decades of experience in government, environmental policy, and advocacy, I have always been passionate about addressing the overriding problem of climate change with the solution of clean energy. Over the years, while based in the Boston area, I have had the privilege of serving as the president of the Union of Concerned Scientists, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, and general counsel at the Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. At Avangrid since 2022, I now get to use that experience and my passion for the environment to help pave the way for offshore wind development in the U.S- a critical component to transition Massachusetts and the country to clean, renewable energy sources.

Experience

1. Chief Development Officer, Avangrid, Focusing on for Offshore Wind Development

   Avangrid

   Jan 2022 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   I am working with a team of skilled and seasoned professionals to help build large-scale offshore wind farms and jump start a new clean energy industry in the United States. My responsibilities include leading a team to secure the necessary federal, state and local approvals, address stakeholder concerns, and garner public support for Avangrid\'s projects.

Education

• UCLA School of Law

  Doctor of Law - JD

  1984 — 1987

• Wesleyan University

  BA College of Social Science, Economics and Political Science

  1978 — 1982