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Max Chang

Max Chang, associate, provides economic analysis of technologies and policies, performs electric policy modeling, and evaluates air emissions of electricity generation. Mr. Chang's projects at Synapse have focused on energy efficiency, consumer advocacy, environmental compliance, and technology strategy within the energy industry. As part of this work, he has conducted analysis in utility rate cases focusing on reliability metrics and infrastructure issues; analyzed the benefits and costs of electric and natural gas energy efficiency measures and programs; and testified in Massachusetts supporting the development of the Cape Light Compact's three-year energy efficiency plans. Recently, Mr. Chang co-authored the Avoided Energy Supply Costs (AESC) in New England: 2011 Report, which is a key reference used by New England energy efficiency program administrators to develop energy efficiency plans. He also co-authored the 2009 edition of the AESC Report.

Prior to joining Synapse, Mr. Chang was a senior scientist at Environmental Health and Engineering. Mr. Chang holds a Master of Environmental Science and Engineering from Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University.