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September 8–11, 2025
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Editor's note: This article has was originally published in November 2023. It has been updated with new information as of June 2025.
Outside my office, there is a display case filled with rock samples from all over the world. It contains a disk of translucent, orange salt from the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad, N.M.; a core of white-and-bronze gneiss from the site of the future deep geologic repository in Eurajoki, Finland; several angular chunks of fine-grained, gray claystone from the underground research laboratory at Bure, France; and a piece of coarse-grained granite from the underground research tunnel in Daejeon, South Korea.
2024 ANS Annual Conference
A driving force in the transition to a decarbonized energy future, Briana Kobor is the Head of Energy Market Innovation at Google, where she spearheads the development of cutting-edge products and frameworks designed to accelerate the decarbonization of electricity systems to support Google's global operations.
Based in Salt Lake City, Briana Kobor is a seasoned energy industry veteran with a career spanning over 17 years. Her extensive experience includes eight years in private regulatory consulting practice and five years in the non-profit sector, where she honed her expertise in tackling complex energy policy challenges.
With a deep understanding of the intricacies of energy policy and regulation, Briana Kobor brings a wealth of knowledge to her role at Google. She skillfully navigates the ever-evolving energy landscape, crafting strategic solutions that not only meet Google's energy needs but also contribute to a more sustainable and resilient energy future for all.
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