Renee Garrels

Renee Garrels is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in program development and energy management, currently serving as the Program Development Manager for Commercial and Industrial at the Center for Energy and Environment since May 2022. Prior roles include Senior Program Manager on the Innovation Team at Energy Trust of Oregon and Program Manager & Coach in Strategic Energy Management at CLEAResult. Garrels has also held positions such as Accelerator Program Manager at EcoDistricts and Outreach Manager for New Buildings at CLEAResult and Energy Trust of Oregon. With a background in project coordination and sustainability consulting at various organizations, Garrels has substantial expertise in overseeing community-based grants and energy programs, supported by academic credentials in Urban Planning and International Studies from Portland State University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.