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Grace Brown is a senior analyst with the Pembina Institute's electricity program. Her work focuses on regulatory reform and utility business model innovation to enable a reliable, affordable, and equitable electricity system. Prior to joining the Pembina Institute, Grace worked in the solar energy industry in the U.S. and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer for two years in Sichuan, China. She currently serves on the board of Solar Alberta.
Grace holds an MA in international development with a concentration in environmental policy from the University of Denver and a bachelor's degree in speech, language, and hearing sciences from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. In her free time, she can be found exploring new hiking and camping spots with her husband, toddler, and dog, or attempting to recreate tasty recipes from her travels.
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Grace Brown's Research & Analysis
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Regulatory barriers to decarbonize Canada’s electricity grid
Outdated approaches inhibit grid modernization and decarbonization![Portrait of Grace Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/grace-24.jpg?itok=u2i_zA8t)
Regulatory changes needed to advance grid decarbonization
New report shows electricity system regulators can facilitate the energy transition![Portrait of Grace Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/grace-24.jpg?itok=u2i_zA8t)
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Directing Decarbonization
Examining regulatory barriers to a cleaner grid![Portrait of Grace Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/grace-24.jpg?itok=u2i_zA8t)