Brian Sergi

Brian Sergi is a Researcher IV in Systems Engineering at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), working within the Grid Planning and Analysis Center's Capacity Expansion & Electricity Markets Group. He concurrently serves as a Course Instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder since 2021, contributing to academic education while advancing energy systems research. His expertise spans integrated energy modeling and policy analysis for low-carbon transitions and grid modernization.

Education:

• PhD in Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University
• Bachelor of Science, Technology, and International Affairs, Georgetown University

His research focuses on integrated electric grid and gas pipeline network modeling, capacity expansion methodologies, low-carbon resource integration challenges, and power sector policy analysis. Work emphasizes spatial resolution in energy models and natural gas engineering systems, with significant contributions to understanding energy transition dynamics through computational modeling and spatial analysis techniques.

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal consistent focus on spatial resolution in planning models, seasonal energy storage integration strategies, and renewable energy siting impacts. These works demonstrate methodological innovations in capacity expansion modeling while addressing real-world grid modernization challenges through technical reports, peer-reviewed articles, and presentations that bridge academic research and industry applications.

Brian serves as a Course Instructor at the University of Colorado Boulder, transferring specialized knowledge to students. He maintains active professional engagement through membership in the United States Association for Energy Economics and contributes to major NREL initiatives including the annual Standard Scenarios Report, which shapes U.S. electricity sector planning and policy development.

At NREL, Brian operates within the Capacity Expansion & Electricity Markets Group, a specialized team advancing grid modernization through sophisticated analytical frameworks. The group's work integrates engineering and economic perspectives to address complex challenges in energy system transformation, with particular emphasis on spatial dynamics and infrastructure planning for decarbonized power systems.