KAREN R. HANSEN, JD, CC-P
\nMadison, MN, USA (Remote) | 763-242-6013 | karenrhansenjd@outlook.com
\nLinkedIn: linkedin.com\/in\/karen-hansen-5957505<\/p>\n
CLEAN ENERGY | SUSTAINABILITY | CARBON CONSULTANT
\nCarbon accounting and clean energy strategy professional with 10+ years of experience delivering decarbonization programs, GHG accounting governance, emissions reporting, and sustainability advisory within complex energy and utility environments. Experienced in translating standards into practical implementation\u2014building audit-ready documentation, defensible inventory methodologies, and executive-ready communications. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, cross-functional delivery, and policy\/incentive analysis supporting renewable deployment, climate risk governance, and credible sustainability claims.<\/p>\n
CORE SKILLS
\nCarbon Accounting & Reporting (Scopes 1\u20133 governance; emissions factors; boundaries; QA\/QC)
\nClimate Disclosure & Governance (inventory documentation, traceability, internal controls, audit readiness)
\nDecarbonization Strategy & Roadmaps (abatement planning, implementation priorities, stakeholder alignment)
\nRenewable Energy & Markets (REC governance; market standards; renewable procurement support)
\nSustainability & ESG Program Support (stakeholder reporting, credibility, defensible claims support)
\nClimate Policy & Incentives (regulatory monitoring, incentive analysis, compliance strategy)
\nProject Delivery (scope definition, timelines, deliverables, facilitation, client communications)<\/p>\n
TOOLS
\nExcel (analysis, modeling, governance tracking) | PowerPoint | SharePoint\/Teams | Emissions factor libraries and inventory documentation systems | ESG\/carbon accounting platform exposure<\/p>\n
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
\nTennessee Valley Authority (TVA) \u2014 Chattanooga, TN
\nSenior Program Manager, Environment & Energy Policy | 2014 \u2013 2025<\/p>\n
Led enterprise decarbonization strategy and implementation planning aligned to integrated resource planning (IRP), capital investment, and reliability objectives; delivered >50% reduction in projected carbon emissions.
\nStrengthened GHG accounting governance and renewable attribute (REC) portfolio controls, improving data integrity, documentation discipline, and audit readiness for reporting and filings.
\nProduced executive-ready deliverables translating evolving standards and market developments into actionable governance structures, risk controls, and implementation decisions.
\nLed cross-functional stakeholder delivery spanning legal, finance, planning, operations, and compliance; facilitated decision-making on climate strategy and reporting priorities.
\nChaired a $3M+ collaborative climate and energy research portfolio, aligning partners, milestones, and outcomes.<\/p>\n
Senior Specialist, Clean Energy | 2011 \u2013 2014<\/p>\n
Directed clean energy policy and climate initiatives supporting enterprise emissions strategy and regulatory readiness.
\nStandardized corporate GHG inventories and customer Scope 2 emissions disclosures (lbs\/MWh), improving methodological consistency and transparency.
\nEvaluated incentives and policy scenarios to support renewable energy and energy efficiency investment decisions.
\nDeveloped executive briefings translating emissions data and climate policy into actionable recommendations.<\/p>\n
Conservis \u2014 Minneapolis, MN
\nVice President, Advisory Services | 2009 \u2013 2010<\/p>\n
Led advisory services delivering sustainability, GHG management, and compliance support; ensured deliverables were grounded in defensible methodologies and implementation-ready recommendations.
\nBuilt scalable delivery infrastructure across processes, systems, staffing models, and governance.<\/p>\n
Xcel Energy \u2014 Minneapolis, MN
\nSenior Environmental Analyst | 1999 \u2013 2009<\/p>\n
Managed corporate climate strategy analysis, including legislative monitoring, compliance assessment, and emissions reduction planning.
\nCoordinated enterprise GHG inventories, accounting protocols, and emissions tracking systems supporting regulatory and voluntary reporting.
\nRepresented company in climate policy forums including The Climate Registry and WRI GHG Protocol initiatives.<\/p>\n
Great River Energy \u2014 Maple Grove, MN
\nEnvironmental Scientist | 1994 \u2013 1998<\/p>\n
Implemented ISO 14001 Environmental Management System; achieved third-party certification for a 1,100-MW generation facility.
\nLed a four-year contested case as technical expert for electric cooperative coalition; negotiated and managed DOE Climate Challenge MOU.<\/p>\n
LEADERSHIP
\nNorth American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) \u2014 Board of Directors, Wholesale Electric Quadrant | 2017 \u2013 2024<\/p>\n
Supported development of wholesale electricity market standards; contributed to NAESB REC Base Contract.<\/p>\n
EDUCATION
\nJuris Doctor (JD), Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Journal of Public Law and Policy)
\nB.A., Biology (Minor: Political Science), Southwest Minnesota State University<\/p>\n
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
\nMinnesota Attorney License | Climate Change Professional (CC-P), Association of Climate Change Officers<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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