Michael Jung leads government affairs and public policy at Modern Hydrogen. Previously, he was the founding Executive Director of the ICF Climate Center and a member of the expert committee for the COP28 Energy Transition Changemakers initiative.

Michael’s energy career spans investor-owned and consumer-owned utilities. He has advised governors on policy and was an early team member at several successful clean technology startups, including Utilidata, Varentec (acquired by Sentient Energy), and Silver Spring Networks (acquired by Itron).

He also served as Vice President for Government Affairs at the Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative. Michael chaired an energy task force for Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and helped craft landmark electricity legislation for Ohio Governor Ted Strickland. His career began at American Electric Power, managing environmental and climate change policy.

Michael is a U.S. Fulbright Fellow, Tae Kwon Do black belt, former competitive ballroom dancer, professional ski instructor, ping pong entrepreneur, active tennis player, avid backpacker, and Eagle Scout. He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy, Yale College, and the Harvard Kennedy School. Fluent in English, he has studied Mandarin, Korean, Russian, and German. Michael lives in Portland, Oregon, with his accomplished wife, three delightful children, and an adorable labradoodle.