Karen R Hansen

Skills

Policy Program Management, Carbon Accounting, Decarbonization Strategy, Climate and Carbon Risk Analysis, Sustainability and Carbon Disclosure, Policy Analysis, Sustainability and Carbon Reporting

About

Karen R. Hansen, JD is a senior program manager and policy expert with 25+ years of experience driving sustainability, decarbonization, and regulatory compliance initiatives in the electric utility sector. She has led cross-functional programs at the Tennessee Valley Authority, shaped national REC standards through NAESB, and represented utilities in international climate
negotiations. Licensed as both an attorney and Climate Change Professional (CC-P), she brings a rare combination of policy, legal, and technical expertise to advance energy transition and ESG strategy.