Fisher’s research focuses on the economics and reliability of electricity; the role of free markets in improving the availability and affordability of energy and natural resources; and environmental regulations that impact energy. He was the lead author of the Department of Energy’s 2017 Staff Report to the Secretary on Electricity Markets and Reliability and has published dozens of reports and op‐eds. He also serves as a council member of the U.S. Association for Energy Economics.
A native of North Carolina, Fisher holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from North Carolina State University. He lives with his wife, three kids, and two dogs in Maryland.