Understanding Energy Supply and Demand in the United States

Clair J. Moeller

Thursday, 06 Nov 2008 at 7:00 pm – Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall

Clair J. Moeller is Vice President of Transmission Asset Management at Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. He is responsible for the transmission planning functions, transmission services and tariff administration. Moeller has more than twenty-five years of experience in the operation of power systems in the Upper Midwest and is particularly skilled at identifying and implementing best practices in transmission operations. Under his leadership, the Midwest ISO adopted an innovative business framework for the participation of independent companies in a regional transmission organization known as Appendix I. He completed the Executive Management program at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Business and earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University. Part of the Engineering Thematic Year on Energy and Sustainability.

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  • Engineering Policy and Leadership Institute
  • Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)

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