JONATHAN BOURG

Mr. Bourg holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University and a Juris Doctor, with honors, from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

Mr. Bourg has over a decade of experience in the regulated utility industry having formerly worked for Entergy Corporation in various regulatory roles including transmission policy, regulatory affairs, finance, and resource planning. His prior experience covers a wide array of utility-related matters, including generation resource and transmission certifications, regional transmission organization participation, tariff interpretation, and general regulatory policy. He also has an extensive background in regulated utility ratemaking, and he has provided testimony before the Louisiana Public Service Commission in numerous proceedings.

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Bourg served as a mechanical engineer at a 1750 MW power station located in the metro New Orleans area. During his time there, he was responsible for the engineering oversight of all rotating equipment, and he managed the successful overhaul of two 750 MW turbines.

Mr. Bourg also has former litigation experience, having practiced law for over six years. His litigation experience includes both trial and appellate work in a variety of complex commercial litigation matters, including electric utility certifications, nation-wide toxic tort litigation, insurance coverage disputes, and ad valorem tax valuations.

Mr. Bourg brings his years of diverse regulated utility, engineering, and litigation experience to the table in offering a wide breadth of knowledge and expertise in his role as Vice President, Regulatory Policy at UPC.

Education

BS, Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University
JD, Loyola New Orleans College of Law

Certifications

Member of Louisiana State Bar Association