Stephen Roosa, Ph.D., CEM, CMVP, CSDP, REP, BEP

Senior Energy Consultant

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

About

Over 30 years experience in energy management, energy efficiency and conservation, alternative energy, project financing and implementation. Chairman of the International Renewable Energy Professional Board and the Certified Sustainable Development Professional Board. Past President of the Association of Engineers. I am the AEE Director of Sustainable State and Local Programs and serve on the Certified Energy Manager Board of Directors. My energy and sustainability projects have reduced customer utility costs by over $100 million. I have delivered over 500 presentations throughout the U.S. and in 12 other countries on topics related to sustainable development, energy, renewables, carbon reduction and urban planning. Author of the "Sustainable Development Handbook"​ and the best selling book "Carbon Reduction - Policies, Strategies and Technologies"​. Contributing author to “Performance Contracting – Expanding Horizons” by Shirley Hanson, the “Green Facilities Handbook” by Eric Woodroof, the “Guide to Energy Management” by Capehart, Turner and Kennedy, the “Encyclopedia of Energy Management” by Capehart and “The Invisible City” by John Gilderbloom. I serve on the Steering Committee for the World Energy Engineering Congress and the Editorial Board for "Energy Engineering". Specialties: Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED), AP Renewable Energy Professional (REP), Certification #1 Certified Carbon Reduction Manager (CRM), Certification #1 Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP), Certification #1 Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Demand Side Management Professional (DSM) Business Energy Professional (BEP) Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP) Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP) Energy Monitoring & Control Systems Designer

Experience

  • Editor in Chief at Association of Energy Engineers
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    International Journal of Energy Management (IJEM)

  • Editor-in-Chief at The Alternative Energy and Distributed Generation Journal
    Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

    The Alternative Energy and Distributed Generation Journal (AEDGJ) is a premier publication of the Association of Energy Engineers®. The journal is published four times each year and provides a peer-to-peer communication channel for practicing energy managers, engineers, academics, and sustainability professionals. Topics include alternative energy, renewable energy, electrical distribution, microgrids, distributed generation, heat, and power systems, etc.

  • Editor-in-Chief at International Journal of Strategic Energy and Environmental Planning
    May 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

    The International Journal of Strategic Energy and Environmental Planning (IJSEEP) is a high-quality publication platform which provides a peer-to-peer communication channel for practicing energy engineers, managers, academics and sustainability professionals. The Journal is owned by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and published six times annually.

  • President and CEO at RPM Asset Holding, Energy and Sustainable Solutions
    1982 - Present · 44 yrs 7 mos

    Business ventures, equity investments and other assets under management. Direct Investments in the redevelopment and adaptive reuse of historic properties, energy-related consulting services, utilities, finance, banking, publishing, software applications, educational workshops and seminars. Delivering sustainable solutions.

  • Senior Energy Consultant at Ameresco
    Dec 2022 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos