Thomas Barrasso

About Thomas Barrasso

Accomplished and extremely dedicated professional with specialization in environmental and energy consulting, and the development and execution of government regulations, policies and programs. Proven ability to manage science based investigations and operations leading to results driven outcomes. Ability to use my unique background and skills to adapt to evolving situations. In-depth knowledge of regulatory affairs at all government levels leading to successful support of economic and redevelopment projects across the county with emphasis in New England. Skillful and proficient leader with vast operational, technical, and consulting experience. Experienced leader in federal, state, and municipal positions creating successful dialogs with diverse stakeholders. CORE COMPETENCIES• Innovative & Decisive Leadership• Technical Staff Management & Quality Assurance• Business Development & Expansion• Proposal Writing & Capture Management• State & Federal Regulation Interpretation• Multi-Stakeholder Outreach• Strategic Planning• Federal & State Grant Acquisition & Management• Community Development Block Grant Management• Renewable Energy Development• Energy Management Systems• Climate Resiliency Planning • Site Assessment & Investigations• Remediation Planning & Oversight• Contract Management & Administration• Environment Management System Design • Brownfields Redevelopment • Program Management• Operation and Procedure Development• Community Relations• Urban Initiative Planning • EV Infrastructure Planning & Build• State and Regional Coordination• Science Investigations into Emerging Issues

Experience

1. Director of Energy Innovation

   State of New Hampshire

   Jul 2024 — Present · Concord, NH, US

   Lead the New Hampshire Department of Energy Office of Energy Innovation through the development of a strategy to explore and evaluate new energy technologies that will be a benefit to the state. Monitor emerging trends in energy generation, storage, transmission, and control systems to provide for increased energy generation, grid reliability, and resilience. Balance growth for infrastructure with the needs of ratepayers. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders within internal and external government agencies, utilities, and the public. Work with the legislature to investigate multifaceted energy issues and assist with policy development to achieve practical applications for the energy goals of the state. Seek to increase energy efficiency while researching transformational energy technologies to help balance market forces and state priorities. Current initiatives include:• Advanced Nuclear Reactors• Renewables - Solar and Wind Power• Battery Storage Technologies • Microgrids• Hydropower • Advanced Monitoring/Control Transmission and Distribution Technologies • Hydrogen Generation and StorageManage these investigations through the collaboration with scientists, engineers, economists, and policy analysts through state government with industry, academia, and the communities of New Hampshire.

Education

• Boston University

  Chemistry, Geology

  1980 — 1982

• Salem State University

  BS, Geology & Chemistry

  1982 — 1985

Skills

• Sustainability Strategy
• Environmental Remediation
• Environmental Management
• Data Collection
• Phase I
• Contract Negotiation
• Policy Analysis
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Strategic Planning
• Due Diligence
• Environmental
• Environmental Management Systems
• Research
• Rcra
• Non-Profits
• Environmental Compliance
• Contract Management
• Energy Efficiency
• Policy
• Energy
• Gis
• Program Development
• Cercla
• Oversight
• Proposal Writing
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Environmental Issues
• Environmental Awareness
• Environmental Planning
• Environmental Consulting
• Sustainable Development
• Groundwater
• Environmental Permitting
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Government Liaison
• Renewable Energy
• Sustainability
• Environmental Policy
• Environmental Science