Shannon Bates
Advisor
Shannon Bates
Advisor
Biography
Shannon is an Advisor in the Earth Systems Science Division (ESSD) within the Energy & Environment Directorate (EED) at PNNL. She works to expand the division’s strategy and presence in energy- and environmental-related forums, and helps align strategy to emerging national, regional, and state energy and environmental priorities. Shannon also partners closely with the EED's Program Development Office, particularly the Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy sector.
She joined PNNL in 2004 and has served in a variety of roles including the EED Communications Lead, Procedure Specialist, and Contracts Assistant. She holds a Bachelor's in Digital Technology & Culture and a Master's Certificate in Government Contracting.
Education
- BA in digital technology and culture from Washington State University
Publications
2025
- Homer J.S., R. Strauch, N. Voisin, U. Siddiqi, J.C. Fuller, D. Logsdon, and S.R. Bates. 2025. Grid Resilience to Extreme Events (ResiliEX 2.0). PNNL-37255. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Grid Resilience to Extreme Events (ResiliEX 2.0)
2023
- Homer J.S., D.R. Judi, J.C. Fuller, and S.R. Bates. 2023. Grid Resilience to Extreme Events - Connecting Science to Investments and Policy. PNNL-34091. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Grid Resilience to Extreme Events - Connecting Science to Investments and Policy