Steven Nadel joined ACEEE in 1989 and was has served as executive director since 2001. Before his promotion he served as deputy director and director of ACEEE’s Utilities and Buildings programs. Before ACEEE, Steve worked for Massachusetts’ largest electric utility and largest environmental group and worked with an inner city housing organization in Connecticut. He has worked in the energy efficiency field for more than 40 years and has over 200 publications. His current research interests include energy and climate change policy; strategies to decarbonize the buildings, transportation and industrial sectors; utility-sector energy efficiency programs and policies; and appliance and equipment efficiency standards. Steve earned a MS in energy management from the N.Y. Institute of Technology and a MA in environmental studies and BA in government from Wesleyan University.
Expertise:
- Energy policy
- Appliance standards
- Utility programs and policies
- Developing country issues
Authored by Steven Nadel
Mandatory Building Performance Standards: A Key Policy for Achieving Climate Goals
To meet long-term climate goals, new and more aggressive approaches are needed to obtain substantial energy savings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing buildings. Mandatory building p…
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2019 Electricity Sales Continue Decade-Long Flat Trend
U.S. Per-capita Energy Use Almost Flat for a Decade
What the COVID Crisis Can Teach Us on Earth Day
U.S. Energy Use Held Steady for 15-plus Years
Weatherization and Home Improvements: A Promising Path for Improving Health and Reducing Medical Costs for Older Adults
High medical and energy costs, limited incomes, and narrow comfort ranges present multiple health-related challenges for older adults. A variety of studies indicate that weatherizing and repairing …
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