Eric Woodroof, Ph.D.
Dr. Eric Woodroof is passionate about saving energy and helping our environment. He provides insights on practical, guaranteed ways to do energy management in seminars and keynotes all over the world. These ideas help his clients improve profits while also helping the planet!
He has received Department of Energy Awards and is the youngest member ever inducted into:
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The Energy Manager Hall of Fame (Association of Energy Engineers),
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The College of Engineering's Hall of Fame at Oklahoma State University.
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He is also a recipient of the Lohmann Medal, which is the college's highest honor for contributions to the field.
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Since founding PGS in 1995, Dr. Woodroof has identified and developed energy projects that are financially attractive, thereby making businesses more cost-competitive and “green”. As a strategic advisor, project developer, expert witness, 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. He has represented the industry in discussions with former US presidents and other leaders.
Dr. Woodroof also served as President of the Association of Energy Engineers, which has over 19,000 members in over 90 countries. He has served on several certification boards and editorial boards before becoming the Chairman of the Energy Management Professional Council. During the past decade, he has helped over 250 college students get scholarships and exposure to employers.