Scott Burger
About Scott Burger
Scott Burger serves as the Director of Analytics at Form Energy, where he integrates data science with market modeling to support clean energy initiatives. He has extensive experience in the clean energy sector, having held various roles at organizations such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, SolarCity, and Prime Coalition.
Current Role at Form Energy
Scott Burger serves as the Director of Analytics at Form Energy, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on integrating data science with market and project modeling to enhance the company's commercial and strategic initiatives. His responsibilities include leading power system analytics to capture the dynamics of decarbonizing grids. Burger's work is pivotal in advancing Form Energy's mission to develop innovative energy storage solutions.
Previous Experience in Clean Energy
Before joining Form Energy, Scott Burger held various positions in the clean energy sector. He worked at Breakthrough Energy Ventures as a Technical Team Member for nine months in 2018-2019. He also served as Director of Operations at Prime Coalition in 2016 and as a Fellow from 2014 to 2015. His earlier roles include Grid Engineering at SolarCity in 2015 and Director of Engineering at Circular Energy in 2012. These experiences contributed to his expertise in early-stage clean energy investment and economic regulation.
Educational Background
Scott Burger studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering Systems. He also earned a Master of Science (SM) in Technology and Policy from MIT's Engineering Systems Division. Prior to that, he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in analytics and clean energy.
Publications and Contributions
Scott Burger has co-authored several significant publications in the field of energy storage and clean energy. His work includes whitepapers on best practice modeling for low carbon grids, the value of multi-day energy storage, and energy storage to support the UK transmission grid. He has also contributed commentaries and op-eds addressing topics such as California's long-duration storage technology and Texas' energy crisis. These contributions reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge in energy systems.
Focus on Decarbonization and Energy Storage
Scott Burger emphasizes the importance of the power sector in decarbonization efforts. He believes that clean infrastructure development will yield significant environmental and economic benefits. His focus on multi-day energy storage highlights the need for innovative solutions to support the transition to a sustainable energy future. Through his work, he aims to identify the value of energy storage in achieving a clean and resilient grid.