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Michael X Macrae, PhD

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Director of Scope 2 and Senior Advisor on Impact Accounting at World Resources Institute
📍 Greater Boston, United States

Michael leads the initiative to update the GHG Protocol Scope 2 standards at the World Resources Institute. An expert in energy markets and carbon accounting, he holds a PhD in Chemistry from UCSD and has held roles at Enel, Harvard University, and Belmont Light, where he focused on clean energy strategy and regulatory affairs.

He is passionate about community engagement and environmental stewardship, having run for his local municipal light board in Belmont, MA, where he has lived with his family since 2017. His motivation is centered on delivering low-cost, reliable, and sustainable energy to the community.

Unique fact: Michael is a recipient of the "Harvard Hero" award, which recognizes staff for their exceptional contributions and leadership.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Director of Scope 2 and Senior Advisor on Impact Accounting
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Boston, United States
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Amiable & Agreeable
Optimistic
Consensus Focused

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

GHG Accounting Standards
As Director of Scope 2 at WRI, he is currently leading the global stakeholder process to update greenhouse gas accounting and reporting standards for purchased electricity.
Clean Energy Strategy
His career at Enel and Harvard focused on developing market advocacy and procurement strategies for renewable energy, energy storage, and electric vehicle infrastructure.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
Director of Scope 2 and Senior Advisor on Impact Accounting
World Resources Institute
Belmont Municipal Light Department (Belmont Light)
6 yrs 4 mos
New England Power Pool (NEPOOL)
6 yrs 6 mos
Instructor
Harvard University Extension School
7-2020 - 6-2022
Regulatory Affairs
Enel Group
In the press

Media appearances

Michael Macrae - World Resources Institute. Featured in World Resources Institute (WRI)
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Education
2006 - 2011
PhD
UCSD
2000 - 2005
BS
University of Washington
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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