Welcoming the Honorable Miranda Ballentine: A Celebrated Leader in the Energy Transition

The Irving Institute is delighted to welcome the Honorable Miranda Ballentine as a Distinguished Industry Fellow. In this role, she will lead strategic growth initiatives, contribute thought leadership pieces, leverage industry connections for our programs, and mentor our Master of Energy Transition (MET) students.

"Dartmouth's Irving Institute has developed a truly unique offering with the MET," said Ballentine. "It's the right education at the right time for global energy professionals. I'm both honored and enthusiastic to contribute to its success."

Ballentine was recognized as one of the 100 most influential climate leaders on the inaugural TIME100 CLIMATE list, thanks to her impactful leadership in industry, at the Pentagon, and in the nonprofit sector, where she launched and led the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) to accelerate the clean energy transition. She currently serves as Board Chair for the DOE-affiliated Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI), collaborating closely with DOE's 17 national labs, in addition to her various board and advisory roles.

"We are fortunate to have Miranda on our team, benefiting from her extensive expertise across the energy landscape, engaging with stakeholders from government, industry, nonprofits, and philanthropy," said Faculty Director Geoff Parker. "She will play a pivotal role in helping the Institute identify and prioritize strategic relationships across sectors, as well as spearheading key initiatives."

"As global electricity demand continues to rise, it is essential to ensure that access to energy remains affordable and resilient against various vulnerabilities, including severe weather events and advanced cyber threats," said Ballentine. "I am thrilled to join a premier academic institution to cultivate innovative partnerships that will expedite the energy transition and fortify our energy infrastructure against real and growing challenges."

Ballentine first engaged with the Institute last spring, delivering a Class of 1972 Lecture on navigating careers in energy and sustainability. Last summer, she partnered with Professor Parker on a panel at the MIT 2025 Platform Strategy Summit, where she highlighted the increasing influence of AI in developing platform-based solutions for electricity affordability and security. In fall 2025, she returned to Dartmouth to speak to the MET class about professional communications and career development.

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