Renee Azerbegi
About Renee Azerbegi
Renee Azerbegi serves as the National Sustainability Market Leader at Mead & Hunt, where she has worked since 2021. With over 25 years of experience in energy modeling and sustainability, she previously held leadership roles at Ambient Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Work at Mead & Hunt
Renee Azerbegi serves as the National Sustainability Market Leader at Mead & Hunt, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on expanding the company's sustainability initiatives and market presence across the United States. Based in Denver, Colorado, she works on-site to enhance Mead & Hunt's environmental impact. Her leadership contributes to the firm's commitment to sustainable practices in engineering and design.
Previous Experience in Renewable Energy
Before joining Mead & Hunt, Renee Azerbegi held various positions in the renewable energy sector. She worked as an Engineer at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory from 1998 to 1999. Additionally, she served as President at Ambient Energy, a Mead & Hunt Company, from 2004 until its acquisition in 2021. Her experience also includes a role as Engineer II at The RMH Group, Inc. from 2001 to 2004, and as a Research Assistant at Berkeley Lab in 1997.
Education and Expertise
Renee Azerbegi holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Geography from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Building Systems Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, completing her studies in 2000. Her academic work included a Master's Thesis that quantified the economic and environmental impacts of LEED certification.
Professional Accreditations
Renee Azerbegi holds several professional accreditations that reflect her expertise in the field of sustainability and engineering. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering, a LEED Accredited Professional, a Certified Energy Manager, and a WELL Accredited Professional. These credentials support her extensive experience in energy modeling, LEED documentation, and energy-efficient mechanical design.
Industry Participation and Contributions
Renee Azerbegi actively participates in industry discussions and events. Notably, she was a panelist at the Passenger Terminal Expo in Frankfurt, Germany, where she contributed to discussions on electrification. Her involvement in such events highlights her commitment to advancing sustainability practices and sharing knowledge within the engineering and energy sectors.