Rachel Hursh is an experienced energy analyst currently working at DNV since November 2021, utilizing programming languages such as Python and SAS to provide insights in the energy and sustainability sectors. Previously, Rachel served as a civil analyst at Kimley-Horn from October 2020 to October 2021, contributing to the Solar Land Development Team by designing civil plans for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage sites, while also developing a coding tool to enhance the analysis of solar site topography. Rachel holds both a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on Energy Civil Infrastructure and Climate programs.