Rabita Reshmeen Banee

Provide research support on emerging and ongoing energy issues in Virginia. Research, review, and write studies mandated by the VA General Assembly. Assist in executing the Virginia Energy Plan.

Energy Research Analyst - Virginia Department of Energy

(2024-01)

• Provide research support on emerging and ongoing energy issues in Virginia.
• Research, review, and write studies mandated by the VA General Assembly.
• Assist in executing the Virginia Energy Plan.
• Provide research and writing support in SEP-IIJA Grants.
• Support with legislative analysis during and beyond the General Assembly Session.

Energy Policy Analyst - Virginia Department of Energy

(2022-10 - 2024-01)

• Provided knowledge and expertise to assist in the development and execution of energy and utility regulatory policies at the state level.
• Conducted studies mandated by the VA General Assembly.
• Monitored, reviewed, and updated the Commonwealth's regulatory requirements to ensure their effectiveness and relevance.
• Prepared concise legislative summaries to brief the Governor's office on legislation that is pertinent to the energy sector.
• Liaised with members of the Virginia General Assembly to discuss energy legislation.
• Collected, analyzed, and shared valuable information determined to be of interest to VA Energy, the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, the Governor, and other appropriate stakeholders.

Graduate Research Assistant - Institute for Policy and Governance, Virginia Tech

(2016-08 - 2022-06)

• Managed and analyzed data for SAMHSA grants.
• Provided assessment and evaluation reports for the projects.
• Conducted research on various policy topics.
• Trained the new hires from 2021-2022.

Ph.D. - Public Administration/Affairs - Virginia Tech (2022-08)

Master of Public Administration - MPA - Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2016-05)

Master's - Development Studies - North South University (2014-08)

BS - Economics - North South University (2013-05)