Profitable Green Solutions

Dr. Woodroof's Professional Profile

Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., C.E.M., shows clients how to make more money and simultaneously help the environment. During the past 15 years, he has helped over 250 organizations and governments improve profits with energy-environmental solutions. He has written over 25 professional journal publications and his work has appeared in hundreds of articles. Dr. Woodroof is the Chairman of the Board for the Certified Carbon Reduction Manager program and he has been a Board Member of the Certified Energy Manager Program since 1999. Dr. Woodroof has advised clients such as the U.S. Public Health Service, IBM, Pepsi, Ford, GM, Verizon, Hertz, Visteon, JPMorgan-Chase, Universities, Airports, Utilities, Cities and Foreign Governments. He is friends with many of the top minds in energy, environment, finance and marketing. He is also a columnist for several industry magazines, a corporate trainer and a keynote speaker. Eric is the founder of ProfitableGreenSolutions.com. See what Clients say about Eric's programs.

Achievements:

• Chairman of the Board – Certified Carbon Reduction Manager Program
• Secretary for 2009 - Association of Energy Engineers
• Board Member - Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Program-1999 to Present
• 15 Years Experience in Energy Management Consulting and Training in over 200 facilities...Saved Clients Millions/year
• Sample Clients: IBM, Verizon, US Public Health Service, Ford, GM, Hertz, SWBell, Visteon, International Airports, International Governments, Local Municipalities, Universities.
• Speaking with the Secretary of the Environment, Dr. Woodroof launched the Carbon Audit Program in Hong Kong on July 24, 2008
• Taught the first CEM course in China - July 2008
• Introduced the first Certified Carbon Auditor Program in Hong Kong - May 2008
• Developed Best Practices for a Fortune 75 Company, Won Customer Satisfaction Awards
• Over 25 Journal Publications on How to Implement More Cost-Reduction/Environmental Projects
• Served on Mayor’s Performance Review Team of Several Cities
• Six Sigma Blackbelt Training for Quality Sales Processes & Ideation
• Recipient of Presidential Fellowship for Energy, Water and the Environment 1995-1998
• Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society
• Triathlete, Private Pilot, Advanced Open Water Diver,
• Quartermaster Award (Eagle Scout)
• Captain of UCSB and OSU Sailing Teams

Education:

• 1998 Ph.D.Industrial Engineering (Energy & Environment Emphasis)
• 1995 M.S. Environmental Sciences (GPA = 4.0)
• 1992 B.S. Physics

Publications:

• Woodroof, E.  (In Press) The Green Facility Handbook, Fairmont Press, Atlanta.
• Woodroof, E.,  Thuman, A.(2008) Energy Project Financing- Resources and Strategies for Success, Fairmont Press, Atlanta.
• Woodroof, E., Tuner, W. and Heinz, S. (2008), "The Secret Benefits from Energy Conservation Contribute Value Worth An 18% Improvement To Energy Savings", Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, Vol 28(1).
• Woodroof, E. (2008), "Overcoming the Barriers to Energy and Green Projects", Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, Vol 27(3).
• Chapter 13 “Lighting” and Chapter 25 “Financing” in: Turner, W., (2007) Energy Management Handbook, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Editions., Fairmont Press, Atlanta.
• Eric Woodroof & others..(2005) Business Energy Professional Reference Library CD
• Woodroof, E.,  Thuman, A.(2005) Handbook for Financing Energy Projects, Fairmont Press, Atlanta. 
• Woodroof, E. (2000) “Strategic Partnership Options in Manufacturing”, Presented at the 2000 World Energy Engineering Congress, Atlanta, GA October 23-25, 2000.
• Woodroof, E. and Turner, W., (1999) “Best Ways to Finance Your Energy Management Projects”, Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, Vol. 19(1), pp. 65-79.
• Woodroof, E. (1998) “Facility and Project Characteristics that Favor Certain Financial Arrangements”, Presented at the 1998 World Energy Engineering Congress, Atlanta, GA November 4-6, 1998.
• Woodroof, E (1998), Financial Arrangement Selection for Energy Management Projects, Oklahoma State University Press, Doctoral Dissertation, Stillwater OK.
• Woodroof, E. and Turner, W. (1997) “Financial Arrangements for Energy Management Projects”, Energy Engineering, Vol. 95(3), pp. 23-71.  Also presented at the 1997 World Energy Engineering Congress, Atlanta.
• Wingender, J. and Woodroof, E., (1997) “When Firms Publicize Energy Management Projects Their Stock Prices Go Up: How High? – As Much as 21.33% within 150 days of an Announcement”, Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, Vol. 17(1), pp. 38-51. Also presented at the 1997 Energy Business Forum, New Orleans, LA June 26-27, 1997. Also Published by Ukrainian Energy Service Companies.
• Woodroof, E. (1997) “Lighting Retrofits: Don’t Forget About Maintenance”, Energy Engineering, 94(1) pp. 59-68. Also presented at 1996 International Energy and Environmental Conference, Milwaukee, WI
• Woodroof, E (1995), A Lighting Energy Conservation Opportunity Screening Procedure for Surveyors, Oklahoma State University Press, Masters Thesis, Stillwater OK.
• Woodroof, E. and Christenson, C., (1995) “Integrating Energy, Waste and Productivity in a DOE Industrial Assessment Center”, presented at the 1995 World Energy Engineering Congress, Atlanta, GA