The National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) has announced Dr. Timothy D. Unruh as its next executive director beginning Jan. 1, 2019.
Unruh joins NAESCO after over 26 years in energy efficiency and clean energy development. Most recently, he served in two senior roles at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), director of the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) and deputy assistant secretary of Renewable Power.
Prior to his work at DOE, Dr. Unruh spent several years working for ESCOs, including Con Edison and Custom Energy. Early in his career, Dr. Unruh worked for CMS Energy, finding efficiency and power quality solutions for commercial and industrial energy users, where he developed his energy engineering foundation.
“We are excited to have Tim Unruh join NAESCO and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead, as he leads our efforts in the ESCO industry,” states NAESCO Board Chair, Natasha Shah. “With extensive expertise in both federal and MUSH ESCO markets, we know Tim will quickly be a valuable resource for our growing organization,” she adds.
Vice Chair Charles McGinnis says, “We conducted a rigorous search for a new executive director and we are most pleased that Tim Unruh will be taking the helm.”
Unruh will succeed current executive director, Terry E. Singer, who is retiring after 32 years with NAESCO. Ms. Singer says, “It has been a privilege to serve as executive director for the last three decades and I am confident that Tim Unruh will most ably lead the association going forward.”