Eric Lantz is the director of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO) where he oversees an annual budget of over $100 million to advance wind technology. The WETO portfolio includes innovative research on wind energy systems as well as research into wind power grid integration, analysis, and technical assistance. Eric also works with DOE leadership and interagency partners on key issues such as supply chains, workforce training, and siting and permitting.
Previously, Eric served in multiple roles at DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Most recently, he was a research manager at the National Wind Technology Center, overseeing teams ranging from 25 to 45 people. Eric brings deep technical expertise on wind energy modeling and analysis as well as cross-technology experience from time spent in NREL's Strategic Energy Analysis Center.
Eric holds a Master of Science in Energy Policy from the University of Colorado and has made significant contributions to more than 70 wind energy publications during his tenure in the wind energy industry.