André's academic interests include energy economics and policy, and the interface between energy and the environment. Apart from his academic experience, André has also served in the federal public service. He served as Director of Economic Studies and Policy Analysis in the Department of Finance from 1997 to 1998 and, from 2003 to 2004, as Associate Assistant Deputy Minister and then Acting Assistant Deputy Minister for the Energy Sector of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).

André Plourde is a Research Partner in the Greening Growth Partnership project.