Kyle is the Director, Montana & Idaho at Renewable Northwest. He engages state legislatures, commissions, and coalitions to facilitate responsible development of transmission and generation. Before joining Renewable Northwest, Kyle worked for NorthWestern Energy where he analyzed market options, quantified utilization of the transmission system in peak periods, and modeled flex ramp capability required to balance additional variable energy resources. Prior to his work in the energy industry, Kyle advanced research projects at CU Boulder through proposal development, project management, and industry relations with partners such as Lockheed Martin and Ball Aerospace. After earning his MBA working with the University, Boulder City, and Boulder County to help meet their targets through deployment of renewable resources and energy efficiency, Kyle took an opportunity to help grow the research enterprise and propel the University of Montana to R-1 classification as Director of Sponsored Programs and Research Development.