Diana Burk
About Diana Burk
Diana Burk - Engineering Fellow, Policy & Ratings
Diana Burk is the Engineering Fellow for Policy & Ratings. In this role, she provides critical leadership in the areas of codes and appliance standards. Burk's work involves a deep engagement with federal appliance standard advocacy, where she champions improvements and new initiatives aimed at enhancing decarbonization and resiliency. Her expertise is instrumental in shaping state and national code requirements to adapt to emerging technologies and sustainability goals.
Diana Burk's Educational Background
Diana Burk holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Davidson College. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University. These academic qualifications underpin her expertise in the engineering field, particularly in developing and implementing code requirements and standards.
Diana Burk's Expertise in Codes and Appliance Standards
Diana Burk specializes in codes and appliance standards, focusing on requirements related to electrification and distributed energy resources. Her proficiency extends to areas such as solar energy, energy storage, and electric vehicles, making her a key figure in the formulation and advocacy for advanced energy solutions. This expertise supports her efforts to propose new policies and standards that promote decarbonization and improve system resiliency.
Diana Burk's Work in Federal Appliance Standard Advocacy
Diana Burk is actively involved in federal appliance standard advocacy activities. Her role includes pushing for regulatory changes that align with current technological advancements and environmental objectives. Through her advocacy, Burk contributes to setting higher standards that drive the transition towards more energy-efficient and sustainable appliances nationwide.
Diana Burk's Proposals for Decarbonization and Resiliency Code Requirements
Diana Burk is at the forefront of proposing new code requirements aimed at decarbonization and resiliency. Her work involves crafting standards that address the needs of modern electrification technologies and distributed energy resources. By focusing on these areas, Burk's contributions help ensure that state and national codes are prepared for a sustainable future, enhancing the robustness and efficiency of energy systems.