Manager, Residential Retrofits for Energy Equity
Ian Becker serves on the Residential Retrofits for Energy Equity (R2E2) team, where he conducts research and manages projects, provides technical assistance related to federal funding opportunities available to states and localities, and otherwise helps local governments and private sector stakeholders develop programs to improve the energy efficiency of affordable housing. He joined ACEEE in 2023.
Prior to joining ACEEE, Ian worked in the Green Housing Preservation Program at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and most recently at NYC Accelerator, an initiative sponsored by the New York City Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice to help buildings become more energy efficient and reduce carbon emissions citywide.
Ian holds a master of science in community and regional planning from The University of Texas at Austin and a bachelor of arts in English literature from McGill University.
Areas of Expertise:
- Housing finance
- Policy research and technical assistance related to energy efficiency and electrification
- Community-driven planning processes