Audrey Lee, Ph.D.

Audrey Lee is a distinguished leader at the intersection of clean energy policy, technology, and commercialization. Her career spans influential roles in government, non-profits, and the private sector, demonstrating a consistent commitment to decarbonization and sustainable energy solutions. cloudforutilities+1

As Senior Director, Energy Partnerships at Microsoft, Audrey spearheads global regulatory policy, technology, resilience, and commercial strategies for the company's datacenter energy and sustainability initiatives, showcasing her expertise in large-scale energy strategy. cloudforutilities+1

Audrey has played a pivotal role in advancing virtual power plant (VPP) technology, notably as VP of Energy Services at Sunrun, where she aggregated solar and battery assets, and previously at Advanced Microgrid Solutions, building VPP platforms for commercial and industrial clients. Her contributions earned her recognition as 'Disruptor of the Year' by Utility Dive. esal+2

Her strong analytical background, with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Princeton and a B.S. in Applied Physics from Caltech, underpins her ability to translate complex energy models into effective policymaking. This was evident during her tenure as a Senior Economist at the U.S. Department of Energy, where she contributed to the Clean Energy Standard for the Obama administration, and as an Advisor to the President of the California Public Utilities Commission, where she influenced state-level energy regulation. esal+1