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Keith Dennis

Keith Dennis is the President of the Beneficial Electrification League, a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to increase understanding of the benefits of electrification by promoting the market acceptance of beneficial electrification. He is also the CEO of Electrification Strategies, LLC. Keith has an interdisciplinary background in engineering, business, and law. He worked for nearly a decade at the trade association for 900 not-for-profit electric cooperatives (NRECA), where he was Vice President of consumer member engagement. In 2015, he coined the term “environmentally beneficial electrification,” which led to an industry movement around beneficial electrification. BEL provides extensive support to dozens of municipal utilities who have won Federal funding for electric infrastructure. Keith holds three degrees from Dartmouth College and a Master of Studies in Environmental Law (M.S.E.L) from Vermont Law School. He is also licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and holds multiple certifications in the energy field.