Robert LaCount

Rob has 25 years of professional experience working at the intersection of energy and environmental issues, with deep expertise in the electric power and natural gas industries, environmental policy, and clean energy.  At MJB&A, Rob assists clients on a wide range of topics including climate and clean energy strategy, policy assessment, and market & scenario analysis.  Rob leads the firm’s natural gas practice and works closely with clients in MJB&A’s Natural Gas Downstream Initiative and Natural Gas Supply Collaborative.

Before joining MJB&A, Rob worked for IHS where he managed environmental, climate change, and clean energy research and launched the IHS Climate Change and Clean Energy Forum.  Prior to IHS, Rob worked for PG&E National Energy Group as Director of Environmental Policy and Strategy and held senior-level positions at the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Maryland Department of the Environment. While in government, Rob managed the design and implementation of numerous environmental regulations and emissions trading programs.   

Rob has testified before the US Congress and has worked with a wide range of stakeholders including foreign governments, US federal and state governments, industry groups, and nongovernmental organizations in the development of environmental and energy policies. 

Rob holds a BA in Chemistry from Wittenberg University, an MS in Energy Management and Policy from the University of Pennsylvania and the Institut Français du Pétrole, and an MBA from the University of Maryland.