Emma Ingebretsen
About Emma Ingebretsen
Emma Ingebretsen serves as the Senior Energy Efficiency Program Administrator at CenterPoint Energy, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations since 2006.
Current Role at CenterPoint Energy
Emma Ingebretsen currently serves as the Senior Energy Efficiency Program Administrator at CenterPoint Energy. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to energy efficiency initiatives in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In her role, she oversees various programs aimed at promoting energy conservation and sustainability.
Previous Experience at CenterPoint Energy
Prior to her current role, Emma worked at CenterPoint Energy as an Energy Efficiency Program Administrator from 2016 to 2019. During her three years in this position, she focused on implementing energy-saving programs and strategies in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Educational Background
Emma Ingebretsen holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she completed a double major in Economics and Molecular Biology, along with a Certificate in Environmental Studies from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education at Portland State University, earning a Master's degree in Business Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Energy Policy and Management from 2014 to 2016.
Professional Experience in Energy Sector
Emma has extensive experience in the energy sector, having worked in various roles focused on energy efficiency and sustainability. She served as an Energy Associate at Sierra Business Council from 2010 to 2011, and later as an Energy and Climate Project Manager from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she worked as an Energy Efficiency Analyst at Ecova from 2015 to 2016.
Early Career and Volunteer Work
Emma began her career as a Wilderness Canoe Trip Leader and Program Staff at Camp Ogichi Daa Kwe from 2006 to 2008. She also volunteered as an Assistant at The Green Institute in 2008 and interned with the Sierra Club as a Wisconsin Clean Energy Program Intern from 2007 to 2008, gaining foundational experience in environmental initiatives.