Hannon Rasool

Deputy Director, California Energy Commission

Hannon Rasool is a deputy director at the California Energy Commission and leads the Fuels and Transportation Division. He manages a team of over 70 multi-disciplinary staff members focused on grant funding, policy and analysis, and engineering.

The Fuels and Transportation Division leads the state in zero-emission vehicle infrastructure deployment for electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. It makes key investments in infrastructure for passenger cars, trucks, and buses, and invests in manufacturing, workforce development, and fuel production.

Rasool, who joined the Energy Commission in July 2020, has more than 12 years of experience in the energy industry, including the regulated utility space and government. He has an extensive background in regulatory affairs and electric vehicle infrastructure. His work history ranges from clean transportation to renewable energy and net metering to energy storage and distributed energy technologies.