Lori Mitchell
Director
San Jose Clean Energy
Lori Mitchell brings over 25 years of expertise in the renewable energy and utility industries. As the Director of San Jose Clean Energy (SJCE) since its launch in 2017, Lori has established the largest single-jurisdiction CCA in the state for the City’s energy department, providing competitive clean energy solutions to nearly one million residents and businesses and supporting the City’s ambitious carbon reduction goals. Prior to this, Lori spent a decade with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), where she managed renewable energy initiatives, hydro-electric supply, and power scheduling operations. Her extensive experience also includes senior engineering roles at PowerLight and SunPower Corporation, focusing on leading-edge renewable energy projects. Lori holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resources Engineering from Cal Poly Humboldt and an MBA from Texas A&M University. She is a licensed Mechanical Engineer in California.