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Douglas A. Decker, P.E. is the founder of the Energy Efficiency Forum, co-sponsored by Johnson Controls, Inc. and the U.S. Energy Association, and served as its chairman for 12 years. Mr. Decker spent 43 years with Johnson Controls before retiring as Vice President, Government Business in 2001, and was actively involved with energy issues throughout his career. He participated in a number of congressional hearings, contributed to government studies, and spearheaded legislative and executive initiatives to promote energy efficiency worldwide. He has been interviewed frequently by the media, authored more than 200 articles on energy efficiency issues and is the co-author of the book Policy Evolution: Energy Conservation to Energy Efficiency, The Fairmont Press Inc., 1997.
A registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin and California and a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, Mr. Decker has received several awards for his leadership in promoting energy efficiency, including the Association of Energy Engineers Special Recognition award and the Instrument Society of America Distinguished Service Award. He was inducted into the Association of Energy Engineers Hall of Fame in 2001, and the Energy Efficiency Forum has established the Douglas Decker Lifetime Achievement Award in his honor.
Upon retirement Mr. Decker and his wife traveled the world for eight years on their 37- foot sailboat, complete with solar panels, wind generator and other energy efficiency technologies. They currently live in Pawleys Island, S.C
Mr. Decker is a graduate of the University of Denver with a B.S. Degree in Business Administration and Engineering.
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