It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we at the Energy Policy Research announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague, and former president, Larry Goldstein, whose extraordinary leadership and analytical vigor have left a lasting impact on our organization and the global energy community.
Larry’s remarkable career spanned decades of major contributions to the energy sector, both in the US and internationally. As a visionary and one of the sharpest minds in energy policy and analysis, his insights shaped discussions on the various aspects of global energy markets, pricing, and security. Through numbers and analyses, Larry strived to help better human wellbeing by fostering energy security and economic prosperity.
Larry’s works at the Energy Policy Research were marked by his extraordinary intellect, his unwavering passion to find the right answers, and his gifted talent in distilling complex energy issues into clear insights. His leadership made our organization a respected voice in energy policy research, and his limitless generosity of knowledge inspired all who had the privilege to collaborate with him.
Reflecting on Larry’s legacy, President Lucian Pugliaresi shared, “On Monday morning our organization, Energy Policy Research, lost a Trustee. I lost my old friend and colleague. The loss is unbearable. I first met Larry in 1974 when he was working with John Lichtblau. They were trying to convince the senior Senator from Washington, Henry “Scoop” Jackson, to pursue legislation to build the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Their insights and hard work prevailed, and it was the early days of trying to bring some rationality on how the country should think about energy security and the essential role of petroleum for the U.S. I suspect we spoke on the phone almost every week since the mid 1970s. In 2006, when the Trustees decided to move the think tank to Washington, DC, Larry convinced me to take over the Presidency of our small organization. Nevertheless, he remained active and routinely gave us ideas on central issues that needed hard work. We had a lot of great arguments and so much fun over many years. It will be a very big hole to fill. My condolences to the entire family.”
Rest in peace, Larry. We will profoundly miss you, but your spirit and ideas will continue to guide us for many years to come!
The Energy Policy Research Team
A video tribute to Larry can be found here.
Larry’s most recent productions for the Energy Policy Research website can be found at “Larry’s Corner”, located here.
Dominick Blue
Distinguished Fellow
Dominick Blue is a Distinguished Fellow at the Energy Policy Research Foundation (EPRINC), where his research focuses on energy resilience, reliability, and the secure integration of emerging technologies into the power sector. His current work examines the intersection of advanced computing, infrastructure planning, and national energy security.Dominick’s research portfolio includes analysis of AI and data center electricity demand-forecasting regional load growth, reliability implications, siting dynamics, and market coordination. He also leads studies on grid modernization and energy security, assessing resilience investments, interconnection constraints, and federal–state coordination under higher load scenarios. His additional work explores the revival of the U.S. nuclear sector, financing and licensing pathways for advanced reactors, and rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity to support the nuclear supply chain.Further research areas include gas-to-power infrastructure, pipeline and turbine capacity, and the role of gas in maintaining reliability within a diversified generation mix. Across these topics, Dominick focuses on translating complex technical findings into accessible policy insights for decision-makers at DOE, FERC, and state regulatory agencies.Before joining EPRINC, Dominick held senior leadership roles in infrastructure, technology, and risk management, including Managing Partner and Director of Client Innovation for private investment and global critical infrastructure firms, respectively. A former U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer Two in CBRN Defense, he brings a mission-driven perspective to energy resilience and safety. He holds a Masters of Business from the University of Southern California and has completed graduate studies in Computer Science at Georgia Tech, with research interests in AI systems, resilient infrastructure, and energy transition security.