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A Strong Foundation in Energy Consulting Services

Ms. Elsen has engaged in a wide variety of energy purchase, advocacy, policymaking and other projects. Select a category on the left for details.

Government and Industry Positions

Prior to founding Elsen Energy Consulting in 2008, Ms. Elsen held a number of government and industry positions in the fields of energy management, advocacy and policymaking:

  • Senior Energy Consultant, ICF International, 2005-2007
  • Executive Director, Maryland–DC–Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association, 2003-2005
  • Energy Planner, Montgomery County, Maryland, 1999-2005
  • Director, Maryland Center for Industrial Energy Efficiency, University of Maryland Engineering Research Center, 1994-1999
  • Program Manager, Maryland Energy Administration, 1989-1994
  • Energy Outreach Coordinator, Prince George’s County Office of Energy Services, 1984-1989

Community Service

Ms. Elsen serves on a number of public committees whose mission is to create sustainable communities:

  • Montgomery County Energy and Air Quality Advisory Committee, Appointed Member
  • Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Environmental Advisory Committee, Appointed Member
  • Maryland Mayors’ Committee on Energy Alternatives, Appointed Representative for the City of Rockville
  • OurEarth.org, Advisory Board Member

Certifications and Training

  • Leadership in Environmental Energy Design (LEED) Accredited Professional, 2008
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Association of Energy Engineers, certification maintained as current since 1995

Education

  • MGA, Financial Management, University of Maryland University College, College Park, MD, 1994 (Thesis: Energy Performance Contracting as a Means of Leveraging Financial Resources for the Federal Institutional Conservation Program)
  • BS, Conservation and Resource Development/Resource Management, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD, 1984
  • Certificate in Women’s Studies, University of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD, 1984

Professional Affiliations

  • Association of Energy Engineers, Member
  • Women’s Council on Energy and the Environment, Member
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