Energy Management
Accomplishments
on the Boston campus
kWh saved annually since 2006
full campus lighting retrofits
%
LED lighting upgrades
%
MTCe carbon reduction since 2005
2023 Mass Save Climate Leader
Northeastern University, led by PREF Energy Management, has been recognized as one of the winners in the latest cohort of Climate Leaders by Mass Save.
Energy Use Intensity For Massachusetts Campuses by the Numbers
Featured energy management stories
Unveiling the Snell Library Solar Panels
Unveiling the Snell Library Solar Panels As students study within the walls of Snell Library on Northeastern’s Boston campus, the ongoing renovations can be easily noticed. Yet above the hustle and bustle of the busy floors, a new addition stands as a symbol of the...
Summer Preventative Maintenance Keeps our Campus on Track All Year
Summer Preventative Maintenance Keeps our Campus on Track All YearBy Julia Laquerre with the Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub While students and faculty enjoy the warmth of summer break, maintenance teams are dispatched across the campus to prepare for...
Facilities Efforts Restore ISEC to Energy Efficiency Potential
Facilities Efforts Restore ISEC to Energy Efficiency PotentialThe Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC) is an iconic building on Northeastern’s Boston campus that was built with sustainability in mind, achieving LEED Gold certification. ISEC’s...
Energy Management Team
Our Energy Management team collaborates closely with PREF colleagues to ensure energy efficiency and building system automation across our campuses. We engage with faculty, researchers, and students to provide accessible data, promoting sustainability within our global system. This collaborative effort supports real-time monitoring, tracking, and optimization of energy consumption in every university building, ensuring a prompt response to energy outages and issues affecting critical research and resources.
Joe Ranahan
Director of Energy
Mark Bates
Energy Manager
David O'Shea
Building Automation System Manager
Dennis Todd
Building Automation System Manager
Chris Dileo
Building Automation System Technician