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Venu Ghanta

Critic · DISC type C
Vice President, NC Regulatory Affairs and Policy at Duke Energy Corporation
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Venu Ghanta is the Vice President of NC Regulatory Affairs and Policy at Duke Energy, where he leads the companys regulatory matters within North Carolina. His extensive career includes serving as a Special Assistant at the US EPA and holding multiple policy director roles. He holds engineering degrees from the University of Michigan and UC Berkeley.

He is actively involved in shaping regional energy policy, serving as a member of the North Carolina Energy Policy Council and on the board of Advanced Energy. His work focuses on balancing economic development and increased electricity demand with the transition to cleaner, fuel-free renewable energy sources.

Unique fact: Before his policy career, he co-authored a scientific publication on eliminating "sharkskin" extrusion instabilities in polyethylene, showcasing his deep chemical engineering roots.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Vice President, NC Regulatory Affairs and Policy
Job Level
Senior
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Venu shows up

ROI Driven
Critic
Objective Thinker

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Priorities

Topics Venu cares about

NC Carbon Plan
As a member of the NC Energy Policy Council, he presented Duke Energy's plan to balance rising electricity demand with the move away from coal to renewables and nuclear.
Energy Regulation
His career is centered on regulatory affairs and public policy, leading Duke Energy's strategy before the North Carolina Utilities Commission and formerly with the EPA.
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Career

Work history

2-2023
Vice President, NC Regulatory Affairs and Policy
Duke Energy Corporation
11-2019
Vice President, Federal Regulatory Affairs
Duke Energy Corporation
7-2014 - 11-2019
Federal Regulatory Affairs Director
Duke Energy Corporation
3-2010 - 1-2012
Special Assistant to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson
US EPA
9-2005 - 7-2014
Policy Advisor
US EPA
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Media appearances

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Education
1992 - 1996
BS
University of Michigan
1996 - 1998
MS
University of California, Berkeley
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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