The Energy Conservation Works (ECW) Joint Powers Board has approved a contract with Melissa E. Turley, principal of m.e.t. solutions, for Executive Director services. This decision was made during a special meeting last week.
ECW is dedicated to providing equitable access to energy conservation and renewable energy, improving the quality of life for all residents. It is a collaborative effort between the Town of Jackson, Teton County, and Lower Valley Energy, working alongside community organizations to develop and implement various programs.
For over ten years, Headwaters Consulting has provided executive director services to ECW. However, after the contract with Headwaters expired this year, ECW issued a request for proposals for executive director services. After careful consideration, the Board decided to negotiate a contract with m.e.t. solutions. Headwaters will assist with the transition as Phil Cameron departs to take on a new role.
Melissa Turley, a founding member of the Energy Efficiency Advisory Board, has supported energy conservation initiatives in her previous roles as a Town Councilwoman and County Commissioner. She expressed her enthusiasm about returning to work on energy policy, stating that ECW is well-positioned to conserve energy across Lower Valley Energy’s service area, helping to lower power rates and reduce carbon emissions. Turley recently worked with the Teton Village Association ISD, focusing on mitigating traffic growth and enhancing the resort community.
Under Phil Cameron’s leadership, ECW has achieved significant milestones, including saving or displacing over 450,000,000 kWh of electricity and providing over $7.5M in funding for energy efficiency projects in Teton County. Other accomplishments include expanding Lower Valley Energy’s Green Power program, securing over 600 new accounts, and doubling the volume of Green Power purchased. ECW has also provided low-interest financing for energy efficiency improvements to more than 165 homeowners and distributed 5,000 home energy efficiency kits. Teton County voters supported SPET ballot initiatives in 2010 and 2022, securing a total of $8.8M in funding for clean energy projects.
The ECW Board expressed gratitude for Phil Cameron’s contributions and looks forward to working with Melissa Turley to continue energy conservation efforts and complete ongoing projects like the community solar project. ECW Program Managers Megan Jennings and Zach Isler will continue to implement essential programs, including residential and commercial loans for energy-efficient upgrades and community solar initiatives.
For more information on ECW’s projects and programs, visit EnergyConservationWorks.org or email info@energyconservationworks.org.
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