Thomas McAteer

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About Thomas McAteer

As Manager of Energy Efficiency for PPL Electric Utilities, Dr. Tom McAteer is responsible for driving the success of residential, commercial & industrial, and income-eligible energy efficiency programs. With over fifteen years of experience in program design and management, he has consistently contributed to research in the areas of sustainability, efficiency, equity, health and electrification, fostering positive change in our local communities. Tom is an expert is building science, having completed thousands of energy audits and assessments, and is passionate about empowering customers through energy education and resources. He holds multiple certifications from Penn College's Clean Energy Center and the Building Performance Institute. His academic background includes a master's degree in education and a doctorate in business administration. Beyond his professional life, Tom is passionate about sustainability and resides in a retrofitted old farmhouse in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, where he and his family engage in homesteading practices to reduce their carbon footprint.