
ABOUT
ERIC WOODROOF, PH.D.
Helping thousands of professionals... save billions in energy expenses.
Dr. Eric Woodroof shares simplified ways to improve sustainability and profits. His practical, guaranteed ways to save energy and our environment have been successful all over the world. He also shares common "worst practices" to help his clients and audiences avoid penalties.
He has received Department of Energy Awards and is also 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 also is a recipient of the Lohmann Medal, which is the college's highest merit-based alumni honor for contributions to the field.
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Since founding PGS in 1995, Dr. Woodroof has identified/developed energy solutions that are financially attractive, thereby making businesses more cost-competitive and “green”. As a project developer, 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.
As shown in the photos below, he has represented the industry in discussions with former US presidents and other leaders.
Dr. Woodroof has trained thousands of professionals, who are now saving billions in avoided energy expenses and global pollution. He continually learns from working with these professionals, and he brings this collective knowledge back to his clients and students during his seminars and keynotes.
In 2011, Dr. Woodroof served as President of the Association of Energy Engineers, which has over 19,000 members in over 90 countries. He is the lead instructor and editor for the Certified Energy Manager Program (CEM), and created the Carbon Auditor Professional as well as the Performance Contracting & Funding certification programs. He serves on several certification/advisory boards, and is the Chairman of the Energy Management Professional Council.
During the past decade, he has helped over 350 college students get scholarships and exposure to employers. More History.
In the photos below, Dr. Woodroof discusses energy issues with Vice President Al Gore, President George W. Bush, President Bill Clinton, Sec. Condoleezza Rice, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sec. Colin Powell, Alexandra Cousteau and T. Boone Pickens at various energy conferences.

Energy Expert Dr. Woodroof on stage with Al Gore

Energy Expert Dr. Woodroof on stage with George W. Bush

Energy Expert Dr. Woodroof on stage with Arnold Schwarzenegger

Energy Expert Dr. Woodroof on stage with Bill Clinton
GALLERY

Woodroof and Gore 2023

Woodroof and Bush

Clinton-Woodroof 2014

Clinton-Woodroof-2014

Cigars with Schwarzenegger

Q&A with Schwarzenegger

T. Boone Pickens

Woodroof-Condollezza Rice 2015

Colin Powell