ACEEE | American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Forest Bradley-Wright
State and Utility Director
Forest Bradley-Wright leads ACEEE’s State & Utility Program team, which is working to advance energy efficiency policies and practices that increase economic prosperity for all, reduce our reliance on outdated fossil fuels, and accelerate our transition to a more just, reliable, and affordable clean energy future. Forest joined ACEEE in 2023.
Prior to joining ACEEE, Forest was the energy efficiency director at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and senior policy director at the Alliance for Affordable Energy in New Orleans, where he started his energy policy career in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Forest earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees at Tulane University in Latin American Studies, with a focus on environmental law, business, and international sustainable development. Forest co-founded two workforce training non-profits, Groundwork New Orleans and the Louisiana Green Corps, where he is a board member.
Bridging the Equity Gap for Utility Energy Efficiency Programs
Utility energy efficiency programs have increased investment in low-income households, but significant gaps remain. This report examines spending and savings trends across 48 major U.S. utilities, identifies barriers to expanding low-income programs and highlights policies and program strategies that can improve energy affordability and equitable access to efficiency upgrades.
Home Energy Reports and Beyond: Meeting the Moment with Behavior-Based Energy Efficiency
Home energy report programs, in which utilities provide households with personalized insights into their energy use and tips to lower their bills, are a…
Scorecard ranks states on their efforts to reduce energy costs for residents
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