Jed Bailey is Energy Narrative’s Managing Director. He is an expert in emerging energy markets, specializing in market fundamentals, regulatory structure, and strategic planning. Mr. Bailey was previously vice president for applied research consulting and managing director for emerging markets at IHS CERA, where he was responsible for IHS CERA’s research and operations in Latin America and Asia. He has been widely quoted in publications ranging from The Economist and Financial Times to the Iran Daily and has appeared on Bloomberg Television and CNN International.
Mr. Bailey holds a BSME degree from the University of Wyoming and an MS degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
As Latin American countries reassess their energy policies in light of lower oil prices, there is an opportunity to apply lessons learned from the US experience to enact regulations that mitigate environmental risks, strengthen public support, and attract investment.
The economic damage wrought by Covid-19 in the Caribbean will have numerous implications for the energy sector. In this Q&A, Jed Bailey, managing director of Energy Narrative, discusses impacts for renewables, resilience, utilities, and more.