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Douglas Arent is director of strategic energy analysis with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). He specializes in strategic planning and financial analysis competencies; clean energy technologies and energy and water issues; and international and governmental policies. Arent also has expertise in strategic market management, product planning, and risk portfolio management. In addition to his NREL responsibilities, Arent is on the Advisory Board of E+Co, a public purpose investment company that supports sustainable development across the globe. He is also on the Advisory Board of the Energy and Environmental Security Institute at the University of Colorado and is the chair of the Quantitative Work Group in support of the Clean and Diversified Energy Advisory Council of the Western Governors’ Association. Arent supports education efforts through coaching and judging science competitions and is a judge for the Net Impact national case study competition, where M.B.A. teams present possible solutions with corporate social responsibility and best business practices guidelines. Prior to joining NREL, Arent was a management consultant to clean energy companies, providing strategy, development, and market counsel. Previous positions held include: director of strategic marketing and business development at Network Photonics; director of media gateway products and strategic planning manager at Lucent Technologies (now Avaya); and vice president of business development for Amonix, Inc. Arent holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University, an M.B.A. from Regis University, and a B.S. from Harvey Mudd College in California.