Director of Strategic Planning, Con Edison
Nelson Yip is the Director of Strategic Planning at Con Edison, where he is currently shaping the company’s climate change resilience plans and clean energy future strategy. He has a wide range of experience within Con Edison, having worked for over 20 years on policy, sustainability, electric operations, and emergency management. Nelson has developed Con Edison advocacy positions for climate change, cybersecurity, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, and Renewable Portfolio Standards. He also played a central role in Con Edison’s efforts to restore and improve electrical systems after Superstorm Sandy. Nelson holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from Cornell University, and a Master of Business Administration from New York University.