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Sue Pierce
Chief Executive Officer at Fusebox, LLC
Sue Pierce is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Fusebox, LLC, a technology-enabled utility management company based in Scottsdale, Arizona. With over 22 years of experience as a consultant for government and educational institutions, she has a strong background in public policy, finance, and energy management.
Professional Background
Before founding Fusebox in 2015 with her son, Scott, Sue Pierce served as the executive director of a public policy research organization from 1988 to 1994. Her work at Fusebox focuses on helping organizations, particularly K-12 school districts, manage their energy and utility costs through data-driven insights and behavior change initiatives. Under her leadership, Fusebox has implemented successful energy conservation programs that have significantly reduced energy consumption in various educational institutions.123
Sue has also been instrumental in designing and executing energy behavior plans that have led to substantial savings for school districts, such as a 15% reduction in energy consumption in the first year for the Washington Elementary School District, resulting in savings of over $886,000.12
Education
Sue Pierce holds a Master’s degree in Accounting, Public Policy, and German from the University of Iowa, where she studied from 1969 to 1975. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) .23
Current Role
As CEO of Fusebox, Sue continues to innovate in the field of energy management by integrating technology with utility management, making data more accessible and understandable for clients. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration and community engagement, which has been crucial in mobilizing support for energy conservation initiatives and facility planning efforts across the United States.123