Revis James is a Director in EPRI’s Generation research sector. He is responsible for EPRI’s research programs in advanced fossil generation, CO2 capture and storage, steam turbine-generators, boiler life & availability, combustion turbines/combined cycles, heat recovery steam generators, generation maintenance applications, and water management in power plants. As of 2015, he will also be responsible for renewable energy research. James was previously Director of the Energy Technology Assessment Center, focusing on strategic research and development priorities for the electric power industry based on engineering, economic and policy analysis, and long-term analysis of utility generation asset portfolio planning. He has been a lead author on several key EPRI public domain reports and analyses. James’ responsibilities include extensive communications with federal and state policymakers and regulators. He has testified in front of Congress and a number of state legislatures. He has been interviewed and cited widely in the media, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and National Public Radio.

James also spent 2½ years in Paris, France leading development of a joint strategic research and development program with Electricité de France. Previous positions have included management of EPRI’s long-range technology innovation program as well as management of research programs in instrumentation and controls, human performance, and maintenance optimization in the nuclear sector.

Prior to joining EPRI, James worked at Bechtel Power Corporation, ERIN Engineering & Research, and Impell Corporation. His technical activities focused on nuclear power plant design and system analysis, severe accident analysis and process instrumentation.

James earned Bachelor of Science degrees in nuclear engineering, and electrical engineering and computer sciences, as well as a Master of Science degree in nuclear engineering, all from the University of California, Berkeley. James speaks and writes fluent French.