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ABOUT

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2 HALLS OF FAME

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PROVIDED TRAINING ON

6 CONTINENTS
 

100+ PUBLICATIONS

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AEE PRESIDENT

Clients

ERIC WOODROOF, PH.D.

Helping thousands of professionals... save billions in energy expenses.  

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Dr. Eric Woodroof shares simplified ways to improve sustainability and profits.  His practical, guaranteed ways to save energy and our environment have been successful all over the world.  He also shares common "worst practices" to help his clients  and audiences avoid penalties.

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He is the lead instructor and editor for the Certified Energy Manager Program (CEM), which is the field's most popular training in the world.  He has also created the Carbon Auditor Professional as well as the Performance Contracting & Funding certification programs.

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He has received Department of Energy Awards and is also the youngest member ever inducted into: 

  • The Energy Manager Hall of Fame (Association of Energy Engineers),

  • The College of Engineering's Hall of Fame at Oklahoma State University. 

    • He also is a recipient of the Lohmann Medal, which is the college's highest merit-based alumni honor for contributions to the field. 

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Since founding PGS in 1995, Dr. Woodroof has identified/developed energy solutions that are financially attractive, thereby making businesses more cost-competitive and “green”.  As a project developer, trainer and keynote speaker, Dr. Woodroof openly shares best practices via several books, 100+ published articles and other media.  

 

He has created certifications and training programs which are endorsed by countries on 6 continents. 

 

As shown in the photos below, he has represented the industry in discussions with former US presidents and other leaders.

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Dr. Woodroof has trained thousands of professionals, who are now saving billions in avoided energy expenses and global pollution. He continually learns from working with these professionals, and he brings this collective knowledge back to his clients and students during his seminars and keynotes.

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In 2011, Dr. Woodroof served as President of the Association of Energy Engineers, which has over 19,000 members in over 90 countries. He serves on several certification/advisory boards, and is the Chairman of the Energy Management Professional Council. 

 

During the past decade, he has helped over 350 college students get scholarships and exposure to employers.  More History.

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In the photos below, Dr. Woodroof discusses energy issues with Vice President Al Gore, President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, Sec. Condoleezza Rice, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sec. Colin Powell, Alexandra Cousteau and T. Boone Pickens at various energy conferences.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Lead Instructor & Editor - Certified Energy Manager Program (2019-Present)

    • CEM Instructor and Train the Trainer (2008-Present)

    • Instructed the first Certified Energy Manager Programs & Trained Local Trainers in South America, The Caribbean, The Philippines, China, Taiwan, Australia, Dubai, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka and Central Asia (2008-Present)

    • Certification Board Member - Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Program (1999 - 2013)

  • Chairman of the Energy Management Professional Council (2015-Present)

  • Past President - Association of Energy Engineers (19,000 Members in 90 Countries)

  • Creator and Certification Board Chairman - Performance Contracting and Funding Training Program (2014-Present)

  • Creator and Certification Board Chairman - Carbon Auditor Professional (CAP) Training Program (2007-2017)

    • Introduced the first Carbon Reduction Manager Programs in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and North America

  • Advisory Board Member- Certified Energy Management Practitioner Program for ISO 50001 (2011-2016)

  • Certification Board Member- Certified Energy Auditor Program (2015-Present)

  • Editorial Board Member - Buildings Magazine (2013-Present)

  • Associate Editor - Energy Engineering Journal (2009-Present)

  • Associate Editor - Strategic Planning for Energy and Environment (2011-Present)

  • AEE College Scholarship Foundation Chair (2011-2013)

  • Board Member - International Certification Board - Association of Energy Engineers (2009-2012)

  • Over 100 Publications on How to Implement More Cost-Reduction/Environmental Projects

  • Six Sigma Blackbelt Training for Quality Sales Processes & Ideation

  • Triathlete, Private Pilot, Advanced Open Water Diver,

  • Quartermaster Award  in Sea Scouts (Eagle Scout)

  • Former Captain of UCSB and OSU Sailing Teams

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