Mike’s research focuses on the role of energy efficiency within the evolving energy landscape, including policies and practices to maximize energy efficiency’s potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate. Prior to joining ACEEE, Mike worked at the U.S. Department of Energy, where he facilitated behind-the-meter innovations to make buildings more energy efficient, resilient, and flexible for the evolving electricity grid. Mike holds a PhD in physics from Johns Hopkins University.
New topic brief explores the benefits of pairing electrification with weatherization
The growth of clean, low-cost renewable energy resources like wind and solar are transforming the U.S. electric grid. This report investigates the crucial role that energy efficiency will play in d…
These three strategy documents describe how ACEEE’s state, utility, and city scorecard teams are implementing recommendations from our Leading with Equity Initiative. The initiative aims to ensure …
Despite the urgent need to decarbonize, most utility energy efficiency programs are not designed, operated, or evaluated with decarbonization as a leading goal. This report, which builds upon ACEEE…
The purpose of utility energy efficiency programs is evolving as modern policy expectations—such as environmental protection, equity, and economic development—assume new importance in many states. …
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