Experienced research, evaluator, communicator. Manages teams of brilliant contributors, $3M research budgets. Produces valuable insights and helps programs understand their value.

Professional Experience

Center for Sustainable Energy

Director, EV Programs Research (2023–present)

Managed a team of evaluators, statisticians, and analysts in support of clean-transportation incentive programs. Oversaw a portfolio of research and evaluation projects with combined annual budgets of $3 million. Worked with stakeholders to define research and evaluation objectives, plan projects, implement work, communicate results, and ensure high quality outcomes. Assembled meaning from research and evaluation projects and communicated findings to stakeholders. Re-prioritized work to make space to act on new opportunities, react to clients' changing needs, and balanced work to keep clients happy while protecting staff from burnout.

Co-director, San Diego Clean Cities (2022–present)

As co-director of San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition, worked with regional stakeholders to facilitate vehicle fuel switching from conventional to advanced technology fuels, vehicle miles traveled reduction programs, and other greenhouse gas mitigating programs. Provided technical assistance, facilitated connections between stakeholders, and oversaw implementation of complementary programs.

Previous Roles

Senior Manager, Transparency and Insights (2020–2023)

Managed a team of researchers, and contributed to design and execution of research and evaluation activities centered on data collection and management, transparency and data visualization, program design and planning, analysis of program participation, impacts, and market segments, and strategic support of outreach and education activities.

Senior Specialist (2020)

Lead researcher/evaluator in design and execution of research and evaluation projects for California's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project. Contributed to research and evaluation projects in support of other clean transportation programs. Designed, executed, and communicated results to clients and stakeholders.

Research Analyst (2017–2020)

Led individual research and evaluation projects, primarily in support of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project. Designed and executed research projects. Communicated results to stakeholders.

Junior Research Analyst (2017)

Contributed to research and evaluation projects, primarily in support of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project. Executed research projects in support of senior staff members. Communicated results to clients and stakeholders.

Associate Transparency Specialist (2016)

Contributed to transparency and evaluation projects, primarily in support of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project. Prepared reports, created and updated dashboards, and assisted in research and evaluation activities.

Project Associate (2014–2016)

Assisted in management of rebate processing operations for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project. Designed incentive processing systems, managed rebate processing activities completed by other teammates, and supported project reporting.

Associate Program Manager (2013–2014)

Assisted in management of rebate processing operations for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.

Project Assistant (2012–2013)

Assisted in implementation of the CVRP by processing applications and participating in outreach and education activities.

Select Projects, Presentations, and Publications

EV Consumer Market Segmentation

Analyzed factors related to several key electric vehicle (EV) consumer market segments that help describe a path from early adopters to the mainstream. Enhanced understanding of the following market segments has been used to inform EV outreach and education strategy:

• Rebate Essential participants: those who said they would not have purchased their vehicle without the rebate
• Those who found the federal tax credit for purchase of their EV extremely important in making it possible to acquire their EV
• EV Converts: those who had little-to-no knowledge of or interest in EVs when they started looking for a new car

Williams, B. D. H., & Anderson, J. B. (2024). Expanding Electric Vehicle Adoption in Disadvantaged Communities. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 03611981241242753. https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981241242753

Williams, B., & Anderson, J. (2023). Pickup Trucks: The Path to Electrification and CVRP Participation Through Q1 2023 (p. 26) [Presentation]. Center for Sustainable Energy. PDF

Williams, B. D. H., & Anderson, J. B. (2022). Lessons Learned About Electric Vehicle Consumers Who Rated the U.S. Federal Tax Credit “Extremely Important” in Enabling Their Purchase. 12. PDF

Williams, B. D. H., and Anderson, J. B. (2022). From Low Initial Interest to Electric Vehicle Adoption: “EV Converts” in New York State’s Rebate Program. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 036119812211185. https://doi.org/10.1177/03611981221118537

Anderson, J. and Williams, B. D. H. (2021, November). Characterizing Strategic EV Market Segments: EV Converts. Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change Online Conference.

Anderson, J., Williams, B. D. H., Havel, K. (2021, May). Importance of the Federal Tax Credit: Clean Vehicle Rebate Project Data Used in 2020–21 Analyses [Data set]. Mendeley. https://doi.org/10.17632/2x87p3krkv.1

Williams, B. D. H., & Anderson, J. B. (2021, March). Strategically Targeting Plug-In Electric Vehicle Rebates and Outreach Using “EV Convert” Characteristics. Energies, 14(7), 1899. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14071899

Anderson, J., Williams, B., & Havel, K. (2021, January). California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project Application and Consumer Survey Data: Data used in a 2020 analysis of “EV Converts” [Data set]. Mendeley. https://doi.org/10.17632/VDVXPTXYFJ.2

Williams, B., Anderson, J. & Lastuka, A. (2020). Characterizing Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Consumers Who Found the U.S. Federal Tax Credit Extremely Important in Enabling Their Purchase. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.4021408

Williams, B. & Anderson, J. (2019, June). Growing the Electric Vehicle Market: EV Adopters, "Rebate Essentials," and "EV Converts." EV Roadmap 12, Portland, OR. Web

Williams, B. & Anderson, J. (2018, October). Targeting EV Rebates and Outreach to "Rebate-Essential" Consumers. 31st Electric Vehicle Symposium, Kobe, Japan. PDF

Williams, B. & Anderson, J. (2018, September). Strategically Targeting Plug-in Electric Vehicle Rebates and Outreach Using Characteristics of "Rebate Essential" Consumers in 2016–2017. 31st International Electric Vehicles Symposium, Kobe, Japan. PDF

Program Design and Planning

Informed data-driven program design decisions for the CVRP by forecasting program demand, evaluating the cost-effectiveness of various proposed program changes, and providing context about program outputs and outcomes.

Anderson, J. (2023, August 1). Vehicle Affordability and Incentive Amounts [Presentation]. Public Work Group for Clean Transportation Equity and Light-Duty Vehicle Investments, Online. PDF

Anderson, J. (2022). Vehicle Affordability and Incentive Amounts. Presentation at Public Work Group Meeting to Discuss the Light-Duty Vehicle Purchase Incentive Programs for Fiscal Year 2022-23. Web

Anderson, J. (2021, August). Preliminary CVRP Projections: 2021–2023: Update 4. Web

Anderson, J. (2021, June 30). Preliminary CVRP Projections: 2021–2023: Update 3. Web

Tamerius, J., Anderson, J., Evans, C. & Havel, K. (2021, June 4). Preliminary CVRP Projections: 2021–2023: Update 2. Web

Tamerius, J., Anderson, J., Evans, C. & Havel, K. (2021, March 3). Preliminary CVRP Projections: 2021–2023: Update 1. Web

Tamerius, J., Anderson, J., Evans, C. & Havel, K. (2021, March 29). Preliminary CVRP Projections: 2021–2023. Web

Anderson, J. & Williams, B. (2019, October). Proposed FY 2019–20 Funding Plan: Final CVRP Supporting Analysis. Web

Anderson, J. & Williams, B. (2019, April 23). Additional Analysis of CVRP Funding Need and Program-Change Scenarios. CVRP Work Group 4, Sacramento, CA. Web

Williams, B. & Anderson, J. (2019, April 4). Updated Funding Need, Program-Change Scenarios, and other Planning Considerations. Web

Williams, B. & Anderson, J. (2019, March). CVRP: Projected Funding Need and Program-Change Scenarios. CVRP Work Group 2, Sacramento, CA. Web

Williams, B. & Anderson, J. (2016, February). Clean Vehicle Rebate Project Long Term Planning: Funding needs for Fiscal Years 2016–2017 thru 2018–2019. Center for Sustainable Energy. Web

Proclivity to Adopt an Electric Vehicle

Described factors related to proclivity to buy or lease an EV, predicted EV market share based on those factors, then identified "underperforming" areas that might benefit from additional outreach and education activities.

Anderson, J. (2018, January). Increasing Awareness and Addressing Barriers to BEV Adoption. Energy Loop. Web

Anderson, J. (2017, October). Identifying Areas with High Proclivity for EV Adoption. Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change, Baltimore, MD. PDF

Program Participation, Outputs, and Outcomes

Contributed to several reports and presentations describing EV incentive program participation, including analysis of participation by those living in communities disproportionally vulnerable and exposed to air pollution.

Bowers, J., Oehlhof, M., Havel, K., & Anderson, J. (2023). CVRP Participant Characteristics [Presentation]. Center for Sustainable Energy. PDF

Williams, B., Orose, J., Jones, M. & Anderson, J. (2018, October). The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project: Summary of Disadvantaged Community Responses to the Electric Vehicle Consumer Survey, 2013–2015 Edition. Center for Sustainable Energy. Web

Williams, B., Anderson, J. & Pallonetti, N. (2017, October). Electric Vehicles: Rebates, Adoption, and a Dealer Incentive for EV Sales. SANDAG Energy Working Group, San Diego, CA. Web

Johnson, C., Williams, B., Anderson, J., & Appenzeller, N. (2017). Evaluating the Connecticut Dealer Incentive for Electric Vehicle Sales. Center for Sustainable Energy. PDF

Johnson, C., Williams, B., Hsu, C. & Anderson, J. (2017, June). The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project: Summary Documentation of the Electric Vehicle Consumer Survey, 2013–2015 Edition. Center for Sustainable Energy. Web

Williams, B. & Anderson, J. (2016, October). Electric Vehicle Rebates in Disadvantaged Communities: Evaluating Progress with Appropriate Comparisons. Evaluation, Atlanta, GA. Web

Williams, B., Anderson, J., Santulli, C. & Arreola, G. (2015, October). Clean Vehicle Rebate Project Participation Rates: The First Five Years (March 2010-March 2015). Center for Sustainable Energy. Web

Williams, B. & Anderson, J. (2015, April). Electric Vehicle Dealership Engagement. Forum on Electrifying Transportation, Atlanta, GA. PDF

Williams, B., Anderson, J., & Santulli, C. (2015, April 29). Monetary Vehicle Incentive Administration & EV Market Transformation. NACAA Spring Membership Meeting. Web

Other Professional Experience

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Positions

Intern (2011–2012)

Assisted with planning and executing Citizens' Climate Lobby's annual National Conference by making appointments with congressional offices, coordinating attendance, and participating in meetings to build political will to implement carbon fee and dividend legislation.

The Daily Aztec

Positions

Entertainment Editor (2011–2012)
Opinion Writer (2011)

Wrote and edited articles and columns, managed a team of writers, took photos, coordinated content, and contributed to design of San Diego State University's independent, student-run newspaper.

Select Writing Samples

Anderson, J. (2011, November 2). Have patience for online streaming. The Daily Aztec. Web

Anderson, J. (2012, January 19). See 'Phenomenal' exhibit before last day. The Daily Aztec. Web