Brenda Hausauer coordinates the work of RAP’s U.S. team, which provides expertise on the power and gas sectors in the states. Ms. Hausauer supports the U.S. program director on management and planning issues, and leads the operational and administrative work related to the U.S. team. She joined RAP in 2007 as a research and policy analyst, providing analysis for many publications, conducting research, and contributing to team projects.
Earlier in her career, she worked as a policy analyst and planner for the Vermont Department of Public Service, developing the state’s Comprehensive Energy Plan. Hausauer also served as a local zoning and planning administrator, as well as a researcher and writer for several Vermont-based energy and land use planning nonprofits.
Brenda Hausauer earned a bachelor’s in English from Luther College and a master’s in environmental philosophy from Colorado State University.
How Brenda Hausauer is Energizing Change
Next-Generation Performance-Based Regulation: Volume 1 (Introduction—Global Lessons for Success)
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Next-Generation Performance-Based Regulation: Volume 2 (Primer—Essential Elements of Design and Implementation)
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How did you catch the “energy” bug?
I caught the energy bug after completing an MA in Philosophy with an emphasis in Environmental Ethics. I was looking for a job that had a strong mission around preserving the environment. I ended up getting a job at the Vermont Dept. of Public Service, led by Rich Sedano, to write the state's Comprehensive Energy Plan. That got me hooked on energy issues.
What is something that makes you feel hopeful about the future?
How smart and plugged into climate issues many of our younger generations are. Maybe they'll do a better job than past generations on solving the problems!
What is something special about your community?
The number of people who volunteered to help flooded downtown businesses after our recent flood makes Montpelier special. The response of volunteers has been overwhelming.