Jared Leader

Manager, Advisory Services Group
Smart Electric Power Alliance

Jared Leader is a Manager of the Advisory Services group at SEPA. In his role he researches and develops strategic plans for programs, products, and services that will drive integration of distributed energy resources, non-wires alternatives and microgrids into utility resource portfolios and business operations.

Jared is the staff lead for SEPA's Microgrid Working Group and co-leads SEPA's consulting engagement with the D.C. Public Service Commission facilitating the grid modernization (MEDSIS) initiative in the District.

Prior to joining SEPA, Jared spent three years as a consultant at Arcadis US. Jared was responsible for the design, implementation, and management of several environmental programs for both municipal and commercial clients in the energy and water sectors. Jared earned his BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Virginia.