Mr. Stoddard is a seasoned energy market economist with over 30 years providing strategic and regulatory advice to many of the U.S.’s largest utilities and independent power producers.
As VP – Corporate Strategy and a member of the senior leadership team at bp, Mr. Stoddard’s work focused on collaborating with leaders of bp’s business units to develop and implement strategies to reduce the company’s carbon footprint with the goal of reaching net zero by 2050.
As a consultant, Robert’s work focused on electricity industry restructuring and on strategic analyses and testimony for utilities, generation owners, and governments regarding the practical implications of market design and structure. He frequently testified at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, as well as to the utility commissions and legislatures of several states on competitive market design and market power issues. He has also testified in civil litigation and arbitration on the interpretation of, and damages relating to, energy contracts.
Mr. Stoddard led GWave LLC, a company focused on developing a commercially sensible technology to harness the energy of ocean waves, through its later stages of technology development through to an exclusive licensing arrangement for its IP. His work focused on building the strategic partnerships and supply chains needed in global markets to ensure the long-term success of the company, and transitioning the firm from technology development through demonstration and commercialization.
Prior to joining GWave LLC in May 2013, Mr. Stoddard led the energy practice of Charles River Associates, a leading economic and finance consultancy.
Mr. Stoddard holds degrees in economics from Yale University and Amherst College.