H. Christine Richards is a researcher whose expertise includes the use of smart technologies in the utility industry and communities. Christine is currently a senior research advisor for Zpryme, and adjunct faculty with the University of Denver.

Prior to these roles, Christine worked at Energy Central as a research director for the Utility Analytics Institute, vice president of the company’s Intelligent Utility division, and the founding editor-in-chief of Intelligent Utility magazine. She has also worked with IDC Energy Insights as a senior research analyst for its intelligent grid practice