Shirley Harmon

About Shirley Harmon

As Manager of Environmental Programs & Services at Pepco Holdings, I lead strategic initiatives that align regulatory compliance with climate innovation across the Mid-Atlantic region. With over a decade of experience in environmental management and asset operations, I specialize in regulatory compliance, sustainability programming, and stakeholder engagement.I’m passionate about advancing clean energy solutions and have played a key role in projects like the revitalization of the WaterShed Sustainability Center. My work bridges technical expertise with community impact—whether mentoring future environmental leaders, collaborating with local vendors, or representing Exelon at national forums like #2c2i and SASE STEM Connect25.I thrive at the intersection of environmental stewardship, innovation, and equity—and I’m committed to shaping a resilient, inclusive energy future.

Experience

1. Manager - Environmental Programs & Services

   Pepco Holdings

   Jan 2011 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Leads comprehensive environmental compliance programs across Pepco’s operations, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards while driving strategic initiatives that foster cross-functional collaboration and optimize capitalization opportunities—resulting in improved regulatory performance.• Leads a $28.5M environmental remediation initiative, overseeing asbestos abatement, non-utility storage tank removals, and supporting long-term infrastructure goals.• Spearheaded the transformation of the WaterShed Sustainability Center into a vibrant hub for climate innovation, sustainability education, and stakeholder engagement—more than doubling annual visitor engagement since 2023 and supporting pilot technologies like the Toyota V2G initiative.• Represents Exelon at national forums and industry conferences, including #2c2i and SASE STEM Connect25, advancing outreach, talent development, and diversity in STEM fields—engaging with over 200 professionals and students annually.• Champions mentorship and workforce development by guiding interns and early-career professionals, contributing to increase intern retention and conversion to full-time roles.

Education

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

• The George Washington University

  MS and MEM, Environmental Management

  1992 — 1994

Skills

• Program Management
• Environmental Compliance
• Power Generation
• Strategic Planning
• Energy Audits
• Energy Management
• Natural Gas
• Contract Management
• Power Plants
• Sustainability
• Strategy
• Environmental Awareness
• Energy Efficiency
• Access
• Energy
• Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Software Documentation
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Budgets
• Management