Teresa has over 20 years of experience in energy and utility regulations.  She began her energy career in 2001, running the City of Cleveland Government Aggregation Program in Ohio.   Ms. Ringenbach led the government and regulatory affairs in the United States and Canada for WPS Energy Services, which later became Integrys Energy Services. She led the Midwest government and regulatory affairs for Centrica and its U.S.-based businesses, including Direct Energy, AirTron, Centrica Business Solutions, and Home Warranty of America.  Ms. Ringenbach was named one of the People to Know by Columbus Business First in 2014.  She was a chosen participant and contributor to the NREL UK-US Opportunities for Grid Modernization Report and has been State Chair for RESA and Chairman of the Board for the Illinois Competitive Energy Assoc., ECN, and the Ohio Gas Suppliers Assoc. Her role at NEP has led to multiple new energy products as well as new markets, where, as a member of the executive team, she has helped more than double the company in less than five years.  Ms. Ringenbach is a graduate of the University of Toledo and currently resides in Ohio.