Douglas Bryan
Senior Power & Energy Systems Modeler
Electricity Markets + Techno-economics + Carbon Markets + Net Zero Strategy
Douglas Bryan is a Senior Power and Energy Systems Modeler at Carbon Direct. He provides deep expertise in environmental economics and energy markets, advising clients on the impacts of energy policy and regulations, large load interconnections, and the economic viability of low-carbon power strategies.
Background & Bio
Douglas Bryan is an energy economist with a decade of experience across global energy markets, including the US, Canada, Europe and Australia. He specializes in evaluating the impacts of climate policy and investment decisions through advanced energy system modeling.
Douglas has led a diverse range of analyses on utility integrated resource planning, electricity decarbonization policy, and market advisory due diligence. He has extensive experience evaluating the business case for power sector investments and advising utilities on the greenhouse gas implications of long-term load scenarios. Beyond electricity, he has simulated deployment of carbon dioxide removal technologies, including Direct Air Capture, BECCS and Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement, via energy-economy modeling.
A trusted expert in energy system and economic analysis, Douglas previously served as a Senior Project Manager at Navius Research, where he led technical workshops and presented at regulatory tribunals. At Carbon Direct, he leverages this background to help clients navigate complex decarbonization efforts. He provides the rigorous analysis needed to quantify the carbon impact of operations and identifies the most effective strategies for integrating low-carbon energy solutions into long-term portfolios.
Education
MSc, Environmental Economics (Distinction)
London School of Economics
BA, Economics
University of British Columbia
