New Buildings Institute

Our Mission

We push for better buildings that achieve zero energy, zero carbon, and beyond – through research, policy, guidance, and market transformation – to protect people and the planet.

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Careers with NBI

New Buildings Institute (NBI) works collaboratively with industry market players—governments, utilities, energy efficiency advocates and building professionals—to promote advanced design practices, innovative technologies, public policies and programs that improve energy efficiency at the highest levels and decarbonize the built environment.

Throughout its 25-year history, NBI has become a trusted and independent resource helping to drive buildings that are better for people and the environment.

We envision a transformed built environment that is carbon-free, sustainable, and energy-efficient and supports thriving economies that benefit all people and the planet. With this vision, we then set out to create the research that informs our outreach, education, tool and policy development aimed at creating market change.

We will continue to fuel innovation that accelerates adoption of “next” practice in energy performance by the energy efficiency and building industries. We are helping to create a future where the built environment represent an effective use of resources, a positive force against climate change, and a driver for local economies that creates jobs and saves money for homeowners and business on energy costs.

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NBI's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

Adopted by the NBI Board of Directors, June 2021—We recognize there are structural injustices and inequities in our systems and climate work. NBI is committed to the journey necessary to ensure every member of our society has equal access to and benefits from zero energy and zero carbon. This means we must partner with people of color and low-income communities in achieving ambitious energy efficiency and carbon reduction goals.

Meet NBI's staff, subject matter experts in energy efficiency and decarbonization of the built environment.

Kevin Berry

Fundraising and Proposal Manager

Kevin contributes to the success of NBI's business development and fundraising initiatives while helping to manage stakeholder and partner relationships.

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Webly Bowles

Associate Director of Codes and Policy

Webly brings her wide range of experience in sustainable building to NBI's zero net energy building programs. She translates technical requirements to create practical guidance for design and construction professionals.

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Liepa Braciulyte

Project Analyst

Liepa brings experience in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and technical research and writing to her role as a Project Analyst for NBI’s Codes & Policy team.

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Diana Burk

Project Manager

Diana works to advance net zero energy and net zero carbon building codes through their development, adoption, and implementation both locally and nationally.

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Kevin Carbonnier

Senior Technical Associate

Kevin supports NBI with technical research and data analysis. He also develops and maintains systems for tracking building energy use and reporting on building systems and trends.

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Sarah Chaney

Marketing and Communications Manager

Sarah strengthens NBI's external communications by crafting multichannel marketing campaigns and collaborating with project staff to reach engagement goals.

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Amy Cortese

Director of Programs

Amy has been involved in sustainable design consulting and implementation of energy efficiency market transformation approaches for over 20 years. She is responsible for managing implementation teams covering all aspects of NBI’s work.

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Sean Denniston

Senior Project Manager

Sean uses his expertise for code analysis, tool development and research. He also manages NBI’s New Construction program, which provides technical resources for new construction projects.

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Ralph DiNola

CEO

Ralph is an expert facilitator and convener providing inspiration and a pathway for business, policymakers and building owners seeking quantum advances in building energy performance.

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Jim Edelson

Senior Climate Advisor

Jim is a leading advocate for advanced energy codes and has been at the forefront of national and local commercial energy code development of higher stringency efficiency measures.

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Sureya Edwards

Marketing and Communications Specialist

Sureya works in the Marketing and Communications team to help craft digital communication strategies.

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Mischa Egolf

Technical Associate

Mischa brings expertise in technical research and writing, data analysis, and project management in the building science field to her role as a Technical Associate at NBI.

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Jacquelyn Ferguson

Human Resources Manager

Jacquelyn leads and directs all human resources activities of NBI to nurture growth of individual staff and the overall organization.

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Leada Fuller-Marashi

Senior Project Manager

Leada focuses on outreach, market development, and fostering the next generation of industry leaders through her work on the Getting to Zero Forum and NBI’s Next Gen program.

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Noah Gabriel

Senior Project Analyst

Noah provides his expertise of green building technology, legislation and public funding to the Building Innovation team.

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Susan Grant Harris

Marketing and Communications Manager

Susan focuses on communications efforts and strengthening stakeholder relationships with project documentation, outreach, and management that enables tech transfer of NBI research and guidance.

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Smita Gupta

On Assignment at CEQ

Smita has been involved in nearly all aspects of building energy policy, programs, and technology research over the course of 18 years. She manages NBI's initiatives on building electrification, advanced water heating, and grid interaction of buildings.

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Meghan Humphreys

Senior Development Manager

Meghan coordinates fundraising and other advancement efforts for NBI. She works with NBI sponsors and partners, foundations, and other supporters to build a diverse funding mix for NBI’s mission.

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Amruta Khanolkar

Senior Project Manager

Amruta brings her technical expertise on energy efficiency, demand response management, and mechanical design and operation to analyze building energy use, develop tools and advance energy codes and policies.

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Jen Langsam

Office Administrator

Jennifer supports NBI by working with our Administration and Operations team.

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Reilly Loveland Falvey

Senior Project Manager

Reilly’s focus is on energy efficiency in schools; this work includes developing educational opportunities and resources for a better understanding of zero net energy.

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Mark Lyles

Associate Director of Codes and Policy

Mark provides technical and design expertise, project management and research support on programs related to zero net energy buildings, new construction and commercial real estate.

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Alejandra Magana

Senior Accountant

Alejandra works closely across all parts of the organization to help oversee all financial aspects of NBI’s business operations.

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Alexi Miller

Acting Director of Building Innovation

Alexi has spent more than a decade working to transform the built environment through energy efficiency programs, best practices guidance, and policy development.

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Ryan Miller

Director of Core Mission Support

Ryan brings a wealth of industry experience and business operations expertise to NBI as Director of Core Mission Support, where he oversees the operations, fundraising, marketing communications, and other support functions.

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Erin Murphy

Senior Market Engagement Manager

Erin supports collaborations and partnerships across NBI projects and initiatives to promote increased market engagement around better buildings that are zero energy, zero carbon, and beyond.

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Ben Rabe

Project Manager

Ben works with the Codes and Policy Team on state and local policy efforts and engages in base and stretch code adoption efforts across multiple jurisdictions.

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Emma Riccardi

Project Analyst

Emma works with the Leadership & Market Development team to support energy efficiency initiatives in schools, through research, analysis, and participant engagement.

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Bryce Seymour

Project Manager

Bryce uses her expertise in both state and local policy to focus on work involving building energy codes, carbon policies, roadmaps, and other codes-related initiatives.

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Joe Wachunas

Project Manager

Joe provides technical and project management for the Advanced Water Heating Initiative and other building electrification and decarbonization projects in the Building Innovation area.

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Our Board Members

Marge Anderson

Board President | Clean Air Task Force
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Mona Chandra

Board EDI Officer | National Grid
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Michael Colgrove

Board Vice President | Energy Trust of Oregon
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David Goldstein

Natural Resources Defense Council
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Meg Jamison

Southeast Sustainability Directors Network (SSDN)
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Emily Moore

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA)
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Susan Rochford

Legrand North America and Central America
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Peter Turnbull

Board Treasurer | Consultant
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Kathryn Wright

Board Secretary | Barr Foundation
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In memory of NBI Board Member George Malek

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Senior Fellows

Bronwyn Barry

Board Member at Large, NAPHN
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Doug Baston

North Atlantic Energy Advisors
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Janice Berman

Director of Grid Innovation, Pacific Gas & Electric
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David Bloom

Senior Associate, Signia Venture Partners
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Kelly Cunningham

Program Manager, Codes and Standards, Pacific Gas & Electric
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Charles Eley

Retired Eley Associates, RA, PME, Certified Energy Modeler, ASHRAE BEMP
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Dian Grueneich

Precourt Energy Scholar, Precourt Institute for Energy, Stanford University
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Sheila Hayter

Laboratory Program Manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
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Dave Hewitt

Retired New Buildings Institute
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Duane Jonlin

Energy Code and Energy Conservation Advisor, City of Seattle
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Alexis Karolides

Sustainability Practice Leader, Point Energy Innovations
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Katrin Klingenberg

Executive Director, PHIUS
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Mandy Lee

Senior Program Manager, Emerald Cities Collaborative
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Vivian Loftness

Carnegie Mellon, FAIA, LEED AP, CPHC
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Vinh Mason

Senior Energy Policy Advisor, City of Portland
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William Nesmith

Energy/Environment Consultant
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RK Stewart

RK Stewart Consultants, FAIA, Hon. FRAIC, Hon. JIA, Hon. AIA, LEED® AP BD+C
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Sarah Talkington

City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department's Architectural Division
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Debbie Karpay Weyl

Deputy Director, WRI-U.S., World Resources Institute
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Thanks to our valued sponsors and partners

NBI is supported by contributions from a number of entities through sponsorship and grant funding. We are extremely grateful for the faithful support of these organizations.