Donald Chahbazpour
Donald Chahbazpour is currently the Director of the Sustainable Gas Group at National Grid, responsible for leading the company’s efforts to raise awareness and engage policy makers regarding the potential of renewable gas. The group is also responsible for developing pilot projects to demonstrate the viability of renewable gas injection into the natural gas network. Previous to his current position, Don was responsible for conducting market fundamental analysis for gas and electricity, as well as macroeconomic analysis for various strategy projects. His previous positions at National Grid include corporate strategy, M&A and Energy Portfolio Management. Prior to National Grid, Don was working for a start up energy technology company focusing on emerging distributed generation technologies and related regulatory issues. Don has a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration (MPA) from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and a Bachelor’s with honors in Mechanical Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Renewable Gas
Renewable gas has the potential to make a significant contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The presentation represents National Grid’s view on this important opportunity, and provides information on the potential scope and scale, along with a vision and a view of what needs to be done in order to realize the associated benefits.