Electric utilities
10 demand response program experts
These ten professionals have run demand response programs inside electric utilities, in roles ranging from program manager to principal manager. A reader can learn how utilities design and run demand response programs for their customers.
Professionals to explore
01—10Chetna Smith
LinkedInExperience: Senior Manager - Large Power Demand Response Programs · Southern California Edison (SCE)
Senior Manager - Large Power Demand Response Programs at Southern California Edison (SCE) (2019–2025) and Principal Manager there since 2025. The profile says this person leads Southern California Edison's Demand Response organization, overseeing planning, operations, systems, pilots and program delivery.
Greg Thompson
LinkedInExperience: Senior Program Manager, Demand Response · Tennessee Valley Authority
Senior Program Manager, Demand Response at Tennessee Valley Authority since 2023, where the profile says this person manages the largest commercial and industrial demand response programs in the country by enrolled megawatts, over 1,600 MW. Former Program Manager, Demand Response (2022–2023) and Specialist, Demand Response (2018–2020) at Tennessee Valley Authority.
Jeff Berg
LinkedInExperience: Manager, Demand Response · Ameren
Manager, Demand Response at Ameren since 2025, where the profile says this person manages the Business and Residential Demand Response teams and leads a newly formed group to develop and execute a long-term demand response plan. Former Senior Program Supervisor, Energy Efficiency and Demand Response (2020–2025) and Program Supervisor, Energy Efficiency and Demand Response (2010–2020) at Ameren.
Jeff Tripp
LinkedInExperience: Manager, Strategic Program Initiatives · Puget Sound Energy
Manager, Strategic Program Initiatives at Puget Sound Energy since 2020, a role the profile describes as management, development and delivery of demand response and load flexibility programs across all customer sectors through PSE's Virtual Power Plant, including residential and C&I direct load control and behavioral demand response. Former Manager, Residential Energy Management at Puget Sound Energy (2010–2020).
John Kappesser
LinkedInExperience: Product and Services Manager · Duke Energy Corporation
Product and Services Manager at Duke Energy Corporation since 2014. The profile describes this person as manager of the Residential Demand Response program for Duke Energy's Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky service territories, managing curtailment of residential electric demand by cycling air conditioning units during peak periods, along with vendors and budget.
Kevin Knight
LinkedInExperience: Manager of Demand Response and Load Management Programs · Baltimore Gas and Electric
Former Manager of Demand Response and Load Management Programs at Baltimore Gas and Electric (2023–2026) and Sr. Energy Efficiency Program Manager there (2021–2023). Senior Manager, Strategic Planning at Baltimore Gas and Electric since April 2026, where the profile says this person's work focuses on advancing demand-side solutions including demand response and distributed energy resources.
Kevin Wood
LinkedInExperience: Principal Manager, Demand Response Operations · Southern California Edison (SCE)
Former Principal Manager, Demand Response Operations at Southern California Edison (SCE) (2007–2015). As Principal Manager, Demand Side Management (2015–2017), the profile says this person was responsible for day to day oversight of energy efficiency and demand response programs and services for Southern California Edison's 600,000 business customers.
Lindsey McDougall
LinkedInExperience: Demand Response and Technical Services Manager · Austin Energy
Demand Response and Technical Services Manager at Austin Energy since 2023, where the profile says this person leads a team of demand response professionals and engineers working toward Austin Energy's Resource Generation Goal of 270 MW. Also listed as Manager, Energy Efficiency Services at Austin Energy since 2023.
Patrick Riley
LinkedInExperience: Manager Mass Market Demand Response Programs · Southern California Edison (SCE)
Former Manager Mass Market Demand Response Programs at Southern California Edison (SCE) (2008–2024), a role the profile lists as covering residential and business customer facing demand response programs. Also Program Manager at Southern California Edison (SCE) (2008–2018), and former Project Manager at Pacific Aire Inc. (1994–2008).
Terry Rother
LinkedInExperience: Manager Load Flexibility Programs · Salt River Project
Manager Load Flexibility Programs at Salt River Project since 2025, a role the profile describes as managing load flexibility and electric vehicle programs focused on virtual power plants, demand response and EV managed charging. Former Manager Electric Vehicle Programs (2021–2025) and Energy Efficiency Programs Manager (2012–2019) at Salt River Project.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's customer segment to yours, since residential direct load control programs and large commercial and industrial programs work very differently. Also decide whether your question is mainly about program design, day to day operations and dispatch, or long-term strategy, and pick someone whose roles centered on that.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you recruit and keep customers enrolled in a demand response program?
- 02How do you decide when to call demand response events and measure the load reduction you actually got?
- 03How are demand response programs changing as utilities add smart thermostats, batteries and electric vehicles?
Reaching demand response program experts
How can I contact one of these demand response program experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 8 companies, including Southern California Edison (SCE), Tennessee Valley Authority and Ameren, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach demand response program experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
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