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Building Baselines: Véronique Bugnion

ClearlyEnergy CEO Véronique Bugnion explores the future of building performance standards, whole-building data access, and the growing role buildings must play in supporting a more flexible and resilient grid.

Building Baselines: Kelly Crandall

Now serving as Vice President of Regulatory and Policy at UtilityAPI, Kelly Crandall brings more than a decade of experience working at the intersection of energy policy, customer data, and market design, including roles in consulting, nonprofit advocacy, and most recently at the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. 

Integrity: Why It Matters in 2026

At Calico Energy, we’re on a mission to help utilities, energy providers, and their customers make smarter decisions through better data. 

Our core values of Integrity, Transparency, Creativity, and People guide everything we do. They shape how we approach challenges, build partnerships, and deliver results. 

Building Baselines: Carmen Best

Carmen Best, Chief Policy Officer at Recurve, has spent her career at the intersection of energy policy, data, and system transformation. Her path into the field spans international development, state politics, and regulatory leadership, including nearly a decade at the California Public Utilities Commission. From early work in the U.S. Senate and three years in the Peace Corps in Niger to evaluating energy efficiency programs in Wisconsin and shaping policy in California, Carmen has consistently focused on how policy translates into real-world outcomes. 

Building Baselines: Max Stewart

Max Stewart is the Senior Environmental Analyst at Mercy Housing, leading data-driven sustainability initiatives to improve energy and water efficiency across one of the nation’s largest affordable housing portfolios.

Building Baselines: Tamara Chernomordik

Tamara Chernomordik, Kimco Realty’s Vice President of Corporate Responsibility, brings a rare blend of expertise to the challenge of driving sustainability in commercial real estate.

Building Baselines: Erin Cosgrove, Esq.

In this Building Baselines interview, Erin Cosgrove, Director of Policy and Programs with Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP), shares insights from her career at the intersection of environmental advocacy, energy policy, and law.

Building Baselines: Emily Curley

Calico’s conversation with Emily Curley explores how her foundational experiences continue to shape her strategy for empowering building owners and communities to take meaningful climate action. We hope you enjoy! 

Building Baselines with Tracy Narel

Building Baselines: Tracy Narel

Calico Energy sat down with Tracy Narel on the heels of his retirement after over 30 years with the EPA and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.