Independent Energy Consultant and Strategic Advisor
Phyllis Currie built her career as General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power and in senior leadership roles with the City of Los Angeles. Today, she advises electric and water agencies independently, as an executive consultant.
Phyllis Currie
A career spent inside the institutions she now advises.
Phyllis Currie spent 14 years as General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power, following a 30-year career with the City of Los Angeles that included service as Chief Financial Officer of the LA Department of Water and Power.
She has chaired the boards of the American Public Power Association and the MidContinent Independent System Operator, and led the California Municipal Utilities Association and the Southern California Public Power Authority.
Read her full profile →Years as General Manager, Pasadena Water and Power
Years with the City of Los Angeles
Transition to independent consulting
CFO of the LA Department of Water and Power, Assistant City Administrative Officer over the city's budgets, and director of the LA rent control program.
General Manager, leading new generation capacity, infrastructure upgrades, and long-range resource planning.
Board chair of APPA and MISO; now providing consulting and advisory services.
How Phyllis can help
High-level guidance for leaders navigating energy strategy, operations, finance, and governance.
Practical consulting support for electric and water agencies, informed by utility operating experience.
Hourly coaching for professionals and leaders working through energy-sector challenges.
Ongoing strategic support structured as a retainer or for one-time needs.
In the field
There's no fixed package — scope is agreed with each client individually.