Rina Harris
About Rina Harris
Rina Harris serves as the Director of Energy Solutions and Business Services at CenterPoint Energy, where she manages economic development and energy efficiency programs. With a background in energy efficiency and financial reporting from her previous roles at Vectren, she plays a key role in supporting large customers and collaborating on climate action initiatives.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Rina Harris currently serves as the Director of Energy Solutions and Business Services at CenterPoint Energy, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of plans aimed at assisting large customers in expanding within CenterPoint's service territory. Harris manages economic development and energy efficiency programs for the company's regulated utilities in Indiana and Ohio. Additionally, she leads negotiations for non-standard contracts with large industrial customers, ensuring that their specific needs are met.
Previous Experience at Vectren
Before joining CenterPoint Energy, Rina Harris worked at Vectren for a total of seven years, where she held multiple roles. She started as the Manager of Energy Efficiency and Financial Reporting from 2008 to 2015, followed by her position as Director of Energy Efficiency from 2015 to 2019. During her tenure at Vectren, she served as the lead witness for rate case and contract testimony related to the large industrial customer base, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in energy efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Rina Harris holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Public Affairs from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in public policy and environmental issues, which supports her work in energy solutions and business services.
Collaboration with City of Evansville
In her current role, Rina Harris collaborates with the City of Evansville to execute portions of its City Climate Action Plan. This partnership reflects her commitment to advancing energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives within the community, aligning with broader environmental goals.