Mr. Reed serves as the Chief Engineer and Director of the
Technical and Project Management Division (TPMD), of the US
Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO). In
this role, he provides technical and project management
leadership to LPO’s $30 billion portfolio of utility-scale
clean energy projects. This portfolio includes 30
innovative projects that employ a diverse set of clean
energy technologies, including solar (PV and CSP), wind,
geothermal, advanced nuclear, and energy storage
technologies, and transmission infrastructure. The
portfolio also includes 3 advanced technology vehicle
manufacturing projects that support the production of
fuel-efficient, advanced technology vehicles.
Mr. Reed is also responsible for performing the technical
eligibility, viability and technical diligence of new
applications, ensuring compliance with innovation and
environmental performance requirements.
He earned his BS in Engineering from the US Merchant Marine
Academy, and an MS in Environmental Science and Policy from
The Johns Hopkins University. He previously served in
the US Navy and the Naval Sea Systems Command, developing
the advanced power and propulsion systems for the SSN-21
SEAWOLF-Class Submarine. Prior to joining LPO, Mr.
Reed was the Chief Engineer of the US Department of Energy’s
Water Power Program.
