
Meet Britt
Britt Ide, the dynamic CEO of Ide Energy & Strategy, brings a wealth of expertise with over three decades of experience as an engineering, business, and legal leader, navigating the intricate landscape of energy issues. With a diverse background working alongside renowned associations such as AGA, GRI, EPRI, EEI, as well as major industrial players like Boise Cascade and commercial giants such as Albertsons, Britt possesses a deep understanding of the energy sector from every angle.
Her remarkable journey also includes collaborations with prominent utilities like Idaho Power, LA Department of Water & Power, PacifiCorp, Columbia Gas, and NorthWestern Energy, where she effectively engaged with regulators and environmental groups, earning her a reputation as a seasoned facilitator of solutions. Britt's dedication to resolving environmental disputes is underscored by her certificates in Mediation from Harvard and Multi-Party Negotiation of Environmental Disputes from the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution.
Britt's influence extends far beyond Ide Energy & Strategy. She serves on the Boards of Directors and as the Nominating and Governance Chair of NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE), showcasing her strategic acumen and business foresight. She also serves on the advisory board of NEI Electrical Power Engineers. Britt's commitment to social impact is evident through her nonprofit board service and appointment as a Clean Energy Ambassador for the US Department of Energy and a State Department international exchange alumna, Britt Ide is a force to be reckoned with in the energy realm.
Equipped with a solid educational foundation—a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, an M.S. in Environmental Engineering, and a Juris Doctor—Britt possesses outstanding strategic vision, exceptional communication skills, and an unparalleled ability to foster consensus. Certified as a National Association of Corporate Directors Leadership Fellow, she continues to shape the energy landscape with her unwavering dedication and unparalleled expertise.
Britt’s why?: to use clean energy to create climate solutions and to develop women leaders
Britt is an engineer, lawyer, business leader, and independent Board Director. She is a clean energy and ESG expert. She brings extensive strategic, technical and managerial experience to solving complex challenges in sectors as diverse as electric and natural gas, utilities, renewable energy, manufacturing, EV transportation, retail, healthcare and infrastructure.