Area of Focus
Hunter represents the organization in proceedings before the Public Utility Commission of Nevada and works with utilities, regulators, and energy coalition partners to advocate for changes that will help decarbonize the energy, transportation, and building sectors throughout the state.
Background
Prior to joining WRA in 2022, Hunter spent four years at Utah Clean Energy, where he engaged in utility regulatory proceedings surrounding resource procurement, integrated resource planning, distributed energy resource programs, and several rulemaking proceedings. He has also managed employee disclosures at Goldman Sachs, which afforded him valuable experience in regulatory law.
Accomplishments
Hunter was successful in arguing for Utah to initiate an independent proceeding to explore how to modernize their grid. He coordinated with key partners to refine the scope of the proceeding and then work with utilities to make it as efficient and effective as possible.
Education
- Bachelor of Science from the University of Utah in Political Science, with a minor in History
- Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School
Favorite thing about the West
Finding a remote mountain lake, stringing up a hammock and forgetting about time.
