About Alexi
Eugene is my forever home and I try every day to make this city a better place. I was born and raised right here in Eugene and I am thrilled to be raising my two young children here in this community. My Eugene roots run deep – and so do my family’s: my mother was an EWEB Commissioner, while my two other parents both served on the Eugene City Council. This family tradition of Eugene public service deeply informed my values, my career, and how I live my life. “Leave it better than you found it” applies to government and the environment – not just making the bed.
I have spent almost twenty years working in the energy efficiency technology and policy space. In my day job I am the Director of Building Innovation at the nonprofit New Buildings Institute. In that role, I lead a team of technical experts, engineers, policymakers, and project managers who work to make buildings better for people and the planet. One example of my work: I founded and continue to lead the GridOptimal Buildings Initiative, a national collaborative effort to improve integration between buildings and the electricity grid. Over my 11 years at the New Buildings Institute I have helped advance emerging technology, move the needle on energy policy, and defined what’s next for utility companies across the country.
