Larry Blank

Larry Blank is a Professor and Associate Director of the Center for Public Utilities at the College of Business, New Mexico State University. He specializes in public utility regulation, energy policy, and regulatory economics. His expertise spans over 150 rate cases and regulatory trainings across utility sectors.

Education: Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Tennessee (1994) and B.S. in Economics/Mathematics from Minnesota State University (1989).

Research Focus: Dr. Blank’s work centers on utility regulation design, electricity market structures, and regulatory economic modeling. He has developed methodologies for tariff design, shared savings incentives, and benchmarking utility performance in developing economies. His research emphasizes practical applications in energy policy, including菲律宾电力监管改革 and U.S. utility efficiency programs.

Grants & Projects:

• U.S. Department of Energy-funded technical assistance to the菲律宾能源监管委员会 (2001–2005)
• Design of open access distribution service rules in菲律宾

Professional Experience: Over 25 years of experience in regulatory policy roles including Principal Consultant at TAHOEconomics LLC, and managerial positions at U.S. regulatory commissions. He has advised government agencies, utility companies, and consumer groups on regulatory matters.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Center for Public Utilities, focusing on advancing utility policy research and training programs globally.