Holmes Hummel

Holmes Hummel is a prominent figure in the clean energy and sustainability sector. Here are some key points about his background and career:

Founder and Executive Director of Clean Energy Works

Hummel is the founder and executive director of Clean Energy Works, an organization that accelerates investments in the clean energy economy. The organization uses the Pay As You Save system to provide low-cost financing and connect people and businesses with solution providers in the clean energy sector.1

Education

Hummel holds multiple degrees from Stanford University, including a B.S. and M.S.E. in Energy Engineering, and a PhD from the Interdisciplinary Program on Environment and Resources. His PhD dissertation focused on interpreting technology and policy implications of energy scenarios for the 21st century.1

Professional Experience

• Senior Policy Advisor: Hummel previously served as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Policy & International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Energy.
• AAAS Congressional Science Fellow: He worked as an AAAS Congressional Science Fellow, focusing on energy and climate policy through the office of Congressman Jay Inslee.
• Google.org and Silicon Energy (now Itron): Hummel advised on the development of Google.org's energy and climate strategy and worked at Silicon Energy (now Itron) on energy strategies for major corporate consumers.
• International Experience: He has worked on renewable energy in South Africa, oil development issues in Ecuador, global energy scenarios in Europe, and energy technology policy in China.1

Teaching and Academic Contributions

Hummel has taught Climate Policy Design for the Energy Resources Group at UC-Berkeley and founded a course for Silicon Valley professionals covering similar topics.1

Board Memberships

• Cornerstone Capital: Hummel was a Board Director at Cornerstone Capital from 2014 to 2021, a firm that specializes in incorporating sustainability into companies' products and services.
• Cleantech Open: He was a Board Member of the Cleantech Open from 2014 to 2017, an accelerator for cleantech startups.1

Hummel is recognized as a globally recognized leader in climate and sustainability, with expertise in finance, investing, business, policy, regulation, and economic development.2