About ICF

Chris Watson

Portfolio Director, Electrification
Americas
Chris is an expert in the energy, renewables, and energy efficiency sector with over 20 years of experience.

Chris leads the Beneficial Electrification program with more than 20 years’ experience in the energy, renewables, and energy efficiency sectors. He joined the team in 2016 and oversees market potential assessments, cost-benefit analysis, program design, and implementation of utility electrification programs across the U.S. and Canada.

Chris’s expertise in electrifying transportation, buildings, and industrial equipment and processes helps utilities and customers reap the benefits through reduced emissions, improved grid efficiency, and lower operational costs. He works with a range of established and emerging technologies, original equipment manufacturers, and trade allies across commercial, industrial and residential markets to deliver results for utilities and industry.

Chris devotes his career to energy, first as an electrical contractor and master electrician solar industry, leading the development and commissioning of hundreds of installations.

"We’re unlocking tremendous benefits through electrification and decarbonization that will benefit all human beings."

Insights

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How to run successful large-scale electrification programs
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Buildings, forklifts, and automobiles: Utility electrification efforts and opportunities
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Key considerations for developing a utility fleet electrification advisory program
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The electric Ford F-150: 'Lightning' in a bottle for utilities?
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Beneficial electrification: Lessons from leading utilities
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Rallying stakeholders around cold climate heat pump technology
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Putting the electric into electric aviation
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Building electrification: Steps to start now amid an uncertain future
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Electric aviation in California: What is real and when will it happen?
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Electric aviation is coming sooner than you think
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The rebirth of short-haul aviation
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Meeting sustainability targets with beneficial electrification
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Utilities gearing up to help fleets electrify
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Making electric aviation a reality in Hawaii
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