Bahareh van Boekhold has over 15 years of experience in energy efficiency and clean energy policy, program development, and implementation and has worked at the intersection of energy, equity, resilience, and local sustainability initiatives. Bahareh managed portfolios of energy efficiency programs for public utilities and supported utility clients with program planning, pilot design, studies, and analysis. Her energy efficiency program and policy expertise are complemented by a working knowledge of multiple building assessment tools and high-performance facility/building certifications. Bahareh has worked closely with grassroots, environmental, and community-based organizations in advocating for climate action with a focus on equity in local and state policy developments. When Bahareh is not working, she is engaged in various local and national organizations promoting sustainability, resilience, and climate action. She is an executive board member with the Green Building United, has chaired her town’s sustainability planning committee, and contributed to the national Community Resilience Benchmarks. When she is not working or volunteering, you will find her cooking for her family with fresh local vegetables! She is a self-acclaimed Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) enthusiast!
Bahareh is located in Newark, DE.