Todd Gorgian is a Technical Leader in the Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group at EPRI. At EPRI, Mr. Gorgian supports research on the cost and performance of energy technologies to support electric company resource planning and strategic decision making.
Mr. Gorgian’s research interests include evaluating and applying endogenous learning curves to better understand future costs of energy technologies, as well as assessing technology deployment timelines and supply chain risks. Prior to joining the Energy Systems and Climate Analysis Group in a full-time capacity, Mr. Gorgian led research on metrics and tools to benchmark electric company sustainability performance, electric sector sustainability and decarbonization goals, and next-generation sustainability metrics for strategic decision making in EPRI’s Strategic Sustainability Science program.
Prior to joining EPRI as a Student Employee in 2017, Mr. Gorgian held various internship positions, where he performed research on state energy policy and conducted analysis to support the implementation of community solar projects across the United States. Mr. Gorgian holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy, with a concentration in environmental economics, as well as a Master of Professional Studies in Applied Economics from the University of Maryland College Park.
Recent Publications
- [1] Advanced Nuclear Reactors in Energy System Resource Planning. EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2024.
- [2] Technology Deployment Timelines: Project Development. EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2023. 3002028509.
- [3] Technology Deployment Timelines: Technology Descriptions and Progress. EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2023. 3002026598.
- [4] Endogenous Learning for Projecting Future Capital Costs - Evaluation and Implications for Electric Power Generation Technologies. EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2020. 3002019786.
- [5] Next Generation Sustainability Metrics: Establishing a Foundation for Understanding and Measuring Impact. EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2020. 3002019245.