Thomas MacLean

Thomas MacLean is the director for policy and energy where he manages a team of energy and policy professionals who are focused on growing the economy around the Port of San Diego while reducing emissions. His team continues to lead the efforts to increase the availability of EV charging, transition to clean freight electrification, and support innovative energy technologies from microgrids to hydrogen. Prior to his arrival at the port in 2018, MacLean worked at Puget Sound Energy in many roles. He developed strategies and partnerships to further company business goals with a focus on renewable energy alternatives.

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Electrification from a port's perspective

The Port of San Diego leads the way in the US with an electric tug boat, harbor patrol boats and a ferry that is in the works. On land, the port has shore power for cruise and container ships and has auto-carriers upcoming. These successes and plans face numerous challenges, including working with regulators, financing and developing new infrastructure, working with shippers to ensure good timing and working with utilities to get electricity at the right time and at a reasonable cost.