Areas of Expertise:

Biofuels, Carbon Capture and Sequestration, Clean Energy, Climate Change, Demand Side Management, Electric Vehicles, Energy Economics, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Environment, Environmental Policy, GHGs, Infrastructure, Innovation, R&D, Renewables, Smart Grid, Solar, Transportation, Water, Wind

Additional Areas of Expertise:

Sustainability, Resilience, Energy efficiency

Recognized Energy and Sustainability leader with experience in environmental design, policy, optimization, and innovation within the built environment. Degreed Environmental Scientist and LEED AP specializing in zero carbon, zero waste, net-zero energy projects, water optimization and energy efficiency programs. Skilled in delivering results in highly regulated organizations. Utilize collaborative approach to generate solutions for complex and challenging issues. Sustainability influencer via TEDx talks, presentations to the US Congress and UN, a best-selling book, and production of a short documentary. Honored to be 1 of the Environment + Energy Leaders 100 for 2021.

Recent Comments by Mike Dieterich

• "I do not think the climate change threat is exaggerated if anything it is not being discussed enough. Especially with the weather patterns and the enh"
  Climate Perspectives and The Future of Energy
• "I'd like to add a technology into the mix, Renewable Natural Gas taking municipal solid waste and turning it back into Hydrocarbons has the potential"
  Climate Perspectives and The Future of Energy
• "It surprises me that the gas companies don't view fugitive emissions as lost profit. Wouldn't it be in their best interest to monetize the emissions? "
  Fugitive Emissions and the Future of Gas
• "Scott, 1. The best way to craft policies is to provide a goal. Set an energy efficiency goal to reduce consumption by X. Then provide a list of pra"
  Extreme Weather Grid Threats
• "I'm currently working on this issue in the Caribbean. There is a mechanism with Public-Private Partnerships. Including conversation with insurance com"
  Greater Resilience in a Climate-Enhanced World
• "I think the solution is going to be addressed in the Tech Economy of the future. EV Uber or some version. Most people who live in the city are giving "
  Harvey Highlighted Vulnerability of Nation’s Fuel Infrastructure
• "Offshore Wind has great potential to generate clean energy. The majority of cities are along the coast.and since the wind blows day and night. It is i"
  Policymaker Support Key to Offshore Wind Prospects in U.S.
• "This is part of the process. We were able to predict and prepare for this event and we did it without interruption. This is part of our growing pains "
  Grid Passes Eclipse Test
• "Morgan Stanley reported that Trump or no Trump, “we expect the US to exceed the Paris commitment of a 26 to 28 percent reduction in its 2005-level car"
  The Future of Fossil Fuels: Trailing and Leading Indicators
• "Abbey, Solar Hot Water might make an impact. I would argue that shading the southern facades of the high rises with solar PV would have a significa"
  How to Pack More Power into NYC’s Energy-Efficiency Bill Package