Christa Heavey joined E3’s distributed energy resources group in 2019. Her work focuses on the integration of electric vehicles into the grid, utility rate design, and grid modernization. Christa’s recent projects have involved utility transportation electrification programs, cost-benefit analysis, EV charging infrastructure market assessments, and utility regulatory filings.

Christa joined E3 from Pacific Gas & Electric, where she led regulatory and strategy work related to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard and data analytics on customer EV charging behaviors. She also completed energy-related fellowships at the Natural Resources Defense Council and Union of Concerned Scientists. Christa was drawn to E3 by the opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects that help shape the future of the energy sector with a friendly, dedicated, enthusiastic team.

Outside of work, Christa enjoys hiking, skiing, and baking. She also loves to travel and is always planning her next adventure.

Education: MS, civil and environmental engineering, atmosphere and energy program, Stanford University; BA, mathematics-physics, Whitman College