Ryan Foelske

Electricity | Utilities | Investing | Climate

The State of Utility Planning, 2025 Q1 - RMIA review of all integrated resource plans for electric utilities across the United States to evaluate progress toward a zero-carbon energy future.

Rebalancing “Return on Equity” to Accelerate an Affordable Clean Energy Future - RMIBy updating how to determine ROE, regulators can incentivize grid investments that are more affordable for customers, improve grid resilience, and maintain reliability.

The State of Utility Planning, 2024 Q4 - RMIA review of all integrated resource plans for electric utilities across the United States to evaluate progress toward a zero-carbon energy future.

Utility Planning Update, Q3 2024 - RMIOur most recent review of utility planning reveals significant load growth, increased use of gas plants, and higher projected emissions for the US electricity sector.

GLIO Journal Issue 15GLIO Journal issue 15 Find more information on the prospects for listed infrastructure, performance and related index data on www.GLIO.org.

What's the State of Utility Planning Halfway through 2024? - RMIOur most recent review of utility planning finds significant load growth, increases to planned gas capacity, and higher projected emissions for the US electricity sector.

3 Reasons Why Climate Players Should Care About Utility Rate of Return - RMILower returns on equity for utilities will make them more competitive and hasten the energy transition.

The IRA is the Largest Climate Investment in US History — Are Utilities Planning Accordingly? - RMIMore than a year after its passage, most utilities have ramped up clean energy deployment, but much more ambition is needed for the United States to achieve climate goals.

Hey Investors: : More Stable Power Bills, Richer Communities, and Increased Shareholder Returns Are Waiting

Utilities Need Investments to Decarbonize — Investors Need Accountability

Our LIghts Stayed on During Hurricane Ian

You Might Be Paying for a Worthless Gas Plant

Thoughtful and patient capital - unlocking the electrification opportunity

Ryan Foelske

Ryan Foelske is currently the Head of Engage & Act at RMI.

Ryan's driving belief is that optimizing outcomes has to be beneficial for all stakeholders. Transitioning the energy sector to "electrify everything" is a winning proposition for customers, investors, and the environment. Chasing ideal health by eating a variety of mostly plant-based foods is a winning proposition for taste buds, animals, and the environment. Ryan approaches all problems through this lens of "everybody wins".

Ryan has a history of thought leadership, willingness to go against consensus, and relationship building across his professional and personal life.

Career History

2021-Present: RMI
2017-2021: Family Adventure
2011-2016: Deutsche Bank/RREEF
2009-2011: Brookfield Investment Management

Education

MS Finance, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS Finance, Northern Illinois University

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