Brent Barkett is a director in the Energy practice.  He has more than ten years of experience in the utility and energy industries. He has examined the design and effectiveness of numerous energy efficiency programs including characterization of local energy markets and assessment of changes in market operation in response to program interventions and other external influences. 

Many of Barkett's projects have included process evaluation components that documented and assessed program delivery methods, identified barriers that prevent programs from achieving their goals, and developed specific and actionable recommendations for optimizing program performance. 

Barkett has successfully led numerous projects during his tenure ranging from short-duration, targeted studies to multi-year, large-scale evaluations of energy efficiency program portfolios.