Tim Ellis
Vice President, State Government Relations
NYSEG/RG&E
Tim Ellis helps steer two of upstate New York’s largest utilities through one of the most challenging periods for the state’s energy grid. A former Metropolitan Transportation Authority executive and chief of staff in the governor’s office, he brings nearly two decades of public sector experience to his leadership of government relations at New York State Electric & Gas as well as Rochester Gas and Electric, both part of Avangrid. Working across 44 counties, Ellis also provides a voice on infrastructure modernization, highlighting widespread grid strain and advocating for more than $16 billion in upgrades that will strengthen reliability, support housing growth and create new jobs.