Energy Security is National Security—Now Is the Time to Act

Post / March 6, 2026

The latest escalation in tensions with Iran is already sending shockwaves through global energy markets. Oil prices are rising, gas prices are following, and uncertainty is spreading across supply chains and economies. As we follow the war and hope for a quick de-escalation, the pending energy...

When Winter Storms Hit, Energy Resilience Matters

Post / January 26, 2026

Beginning on Saturday, January 24, 2026, a major winter storm struck several regions of the country, impacting nearly half of the U.S. population. Like many others, I closely followed the forecasts starting Thursday, worrying about potential power outages and their cascading impacts. By Saturday evening, reports of service disruptions, emergency responses, and distress among households and communities began to emerge. I repeatedly checked the power outage map and was...

Taking Action: How to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Commercial Buildings

Post / October 10, 2025

photo courtesy of IWBI At the IWBI Healthy Building Policy Summit in Washington, DC, hosted by IWBI and Georgetown University, I had the privilege of having an in-depth conversation on healthy building policies with public health, building technology, and standards...

AI for Buildings: Hype, Dream, or Reality?

Post / May 8, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making headlines everywhere—but when it comes to buildings, what does it actually do? I hosted a discussion at ACEEE’s Summer Study last summer and shared my initial learnings in a blog post “Can Artificial Intelligence Get Us...