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James Russell

Principal
James Russell | Energy | Charles River Associates

James Russell is a principal in CRA’s Energy Practice.

Mr. Russell advises a broad variety of clients in the energy industry including Utilities, IPPs, Owner/Operators, Investors, and Developers. His recent projects cover topics such as transactions, valuation, resource planning, energy transition, advanced nuclear, and stakeholder engagement.

Prior to joining CRA, Mr. Russell served in the US Navy as the International Programs and Engagement Officer for US Naval Forces Europe and as a Nuclear Submarine Officer onboard USS Missouri (SSN-780).

Mr. Russell holds an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BS in Industrial and Management Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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James Russell | Energy | Charles River Associates
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Selected engagements

  • 01
    Supporting GIP’s Investment in Summit Ridge Energy
    CRA’s Energy Practice is pleased to have supported Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in its investment in Summit Ridge Energy, a leading commercial solar...
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  • 02
    Historic $700 million investment for a first-of-its-kind nuclear energy project
    CRA Energy performed jurisdictional regulatory analysis, reactor lifecycle operating cost analysis, and reliability benchmarking across nuclear reactors...
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  • 03
    Preparing a utility for significant data center demand
    A vertically integrated utility was experiencing significant interest from data center developers, with individual project requests representing substantial
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James Russell
Boston +1-617-425-3322 jamesrussell@crai.com