Audrey Schulman, Executive Director, HEET

Audrey has performed energy assessments on everything from homeless shelters to historic churches. She used utility-reported data to create HEET’s public zoomable natural gas leak maps (the first in the country). She co-led the FixOurPipes.org study to find how to fix gas leaks faster and at less expense through increased municipal/utility coordination. She started the Large Volume Leak Study, which determined a way to identify super-emitting gas leaks so the utilities could repair them. Schulman is the author of five novels, which have been translated into 11 languages, and reviewed by the New Yorker and CNN.

HEET is a nimble nonprofit seeking solution to climate change through research, education, and collective action. Its mission is to cut carbon emissions now by driving systems change. Their current programs all have a goal of transitioning the region from natural gas and other fossil fuels to renewable energy while maintaining their values of integrity, innovation, and compassion. HEET takes practical actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions here and now while helping people live healthier and less expensive lives. HEET listens, learns, and leverages social networks to teach practical skills with a can-do attitude to reduce emissions. By working with a wide range of organizations, they engage people from all backgrounds, income levels, and beliefs. HEET innovates, connects people, leads research, and shares information widely.

AEG Washington 21Q3 Audrey Schulman - Grid Modernization

Advanced Energy Group is a consortium of dedicated stakeholders committed to developing and delivering advanced energy solutions for Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Washington D.C. By enabling a collaborative, focused framework of dedicated leaders and experts, Advanced Energy Group drives needed change today.

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