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.
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.
Today, we’re excited to introduce the final Building Baselines interview of 2025, featuring one of the newest members of our team: Kelly Gunn, Client Services Strategist. As we wrap up the year, we’re grateful for the conversations this series has sparked and look forward to bringing another compelling lineup to everyone in 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Calico Energy invited Melissa Kelley to sit down and share her work with Leidos and the work they are doing to support HUD initiatives.
Calico Energy recently sat down with Lauren Westmoreland, VP of Energy Efficiency for Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future.