Commissioner, California Pubic Utilities Commission Commissioner Grueneich is a nationally recognized expert in energy and environmental issues, with more than 27 years of experience in these areas. Ms. Grueneich began her career at the California Energy Commission in 1977, serving as staff counsel there for five years. From 1982-1985, she worked at a large San Francisco law firm, Heller, Ehrman, White & McAuliffe. In 1986, Ms. Grueneich founded her own law and consulting firm, Grueneich Resource Advocates (GRA). She was the principal of GRA until her appointment to the Commission. Firm clients included the University of California, the California State University, the California Community Colleges, Los Angeles County, the Natural Resources Defense Counsel, and private entities. In addition to assisting clients on strategic energy planning, rate analysis, project development, and energy efficiency opportunities, she has analyzed the State’s energy and environmental problems and assisted in the implementation of energy efficiency programs. She is the author of several reports, including one for the California Legislature on energy efficiency. Commissioner Grueneich earned her Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center in 1977 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biology from Stanford University in 1974. She has served on the Board of the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and is a past President of the Board of the California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV). Ms. Grueneich is a strong advocate of ensuring reliable energy service, addressing climate change, implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, and offering customer choice. While at the CPUC, Ms. Grueneich is committed to making California not only a national but international leader in demonstrating that energy efficiency and demand management, a sound economy, and reliable energy supplies at a reasonable and predictable cost, go hand-in-hand. Ms. Grueneich is also committed to working closely on telecommunication and water issues, particularly with regard to the interplay between competition, support for business growth, and consumer protection. |