Laurel Elam

About Laurel Elam

Laurel Elam took her passion for the environment and sustainability development that was fostered at Appalachian State University where she became the first Project Manager at App State’s Energy Center and has built a 20-year career in residential energy efficiency. The dedication to her work has enabled her career to go in numerous directions.Beginning with RESNET in 2010 as the RESNET Conference Coordinator Laurel took notice of the rating industry’s needs and showcased the technical and policy focuses of the organization. Shortly afterwards, in 2013 she also began serving as RESNET’s Quality Assurance Manager. Her diligent pursuit to improve RESNET’s Quality Assurance program led her into the role of RESNET’s Director of Quality Assurance Administration and Standards in 2018. She was integral in growing RESNET’s Quality Assurance procedures to become the gold standard in the rating industry. She now proud to be RESNET\'s Senior Director- Business and Standards Development.

Experience

1. Senior Director Business and Standards Development

   Resnet

   Jul 2024 — Present

Education

• Appalachian State University

  Appropriate Technology, Sustainable Development

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Leed Ap
• Energy Efficiency
• Bim
• Water
• Recycling
• Environmental Awareness
• Hers Rater
• Alternative Energy
• Renewable Energy
• Environmental Policy
• Wind
• Energy Policy
• Contract Management
• Solar Energy
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
• Sustainable Energy
• Sustainability Consulting
• Contractors
• Sustainable Design
• Solar Thermal
• Cleantech
• Entrepreneurship
• Environmental Issues
• Energy Conservation
• Sustainable Architecture
• Sustainable Business
• Submittals
• Technical Training
• Green
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Feasibility Studies
• Energy Audits
• Energy Management
• Indoor Air Quality
• Photovoltaics
• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Business Relationship Management