Gian Porro

Gian Porro is a Researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where he has worked since 2005. His career spans over three decades, including 22 years at ConocoPhillips in technical, consulting, and supervisory roles within the Upstream business. He holds advanced degrees in Mineral Economics (Colorado School of Mines) and Geophysics (Stanford University).

• Education: Master of Science in Mineral Economics, Colorado School of Mines
• Education: Master of Science in Geophysics, Stanford University
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Geophysics, Stanford University

Porro specializes in geothermal energy analysis, renewable energy economics, and market penetration modeling. His work focuses on assessing geothermal electricity generation competitiveness, energy demand elasticity, and policy-driven renewable adoption. He contributes to the Renewable Electricity Futures series and techno-economic evaluations of energy projects.

His recent publications (2014–2007) explore U.S. renewable energy scenarios, geothermal resource mapping in sedimentary basins, and economic impacts of clean energy investments. Porro actively collaborates with the American Solar Energy Society and International Association for Energy Economics, providing analytical leadership in energy system transitions.