Profitable Green Solutions

Dr. Woodroof's Professional Profile

Mission: To help clients improve profits while helping the environment.

For more than 15 years, Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., has helped over 400 organizations and governments improve profits with energy-environmental solutions. Dr. Woodroof is the Chairman of the Board for the Certified Carbon Reduction Manager (CRM) program and he has been a Board Member of the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Program since 1999. Dr. Woodroof has advised clients such as the U.S. Public Health Service, IBM, Pepsi, Ford, Verizon, Hertz, Visteon, JPMorgan-Chase, Universities, Airports, Utilities, Cities and Foreign Governments. Thousands have attended his courses and his work has appeared in hundreds of articles. Dr. Woodroof is a strategic advisor, corporate trainer and keynote speaker. Eric is the founder of ProfitableGreenSolutions.com and his direct line is 888-563-7221.

Achievements:

• Certification Board Chairman - Carbon Reduction Manager Program
• 2010 President-Elect - Association of Energy Engineers
• Board Member - Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Program - 1999 to Present
• Board Member - International Certification Board - Association of Energy Engineers
• Honorary Fellow - Institute of Green Professionals
• "Legend in Energy" Designation by the Association of Energy Engineers
• 15 Years Experience in Energy Management Consulting and Training in over 400 facilities...Saved Clients Millions/year, with clients including: 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
• Triathlete, Private Pilot, Advanced Open Water Diver,
• Quartermaster Award (Eagle Scout)
• Former 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
• Recipient of Presidential Fellowship for Energy, Water and the Environment 1995-1998
• Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society

Books and Publications:

• Woodroof, E.  (2009) The Green Facility Handbook, Fairmont Press, Atlanta.
• Chapter 13 “Lighting” and Chapter 25 “Financing” in: Turner, W. and Doty, S., (2009) Energy Management Handbook, 3rd, through 7th Editions., 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).
• 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

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