Kevin Bright

Experience

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  Harvard University Office for Sustainability

  May 2008 - Jul 2010

  Project Coordinator - Green Building Services

  As a Project Coordinator, I spend half of my time completing building energy audits on a range of buildings across Harvard's campus. The other half is spent working on LEED certification for Existing Building, commissioning new construction projects, applying for rebate opportunities and completing LEED documentation.

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  Harvard University - Green Building Services

  Aug 2010 - May 2013

  Assistant Program Manager

  Kevin Bright, LEED AP BD+C, O+M, Homes, is Assistant Program Manager of the Green Building Services program at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The program supports Harvard schools and units in efforts to design, build, and operate their buildings more sustainably. His team helps identify opportunities for improving building performance and share best practices across the University. The seven (7) full-time Green Building Service staff also meet with project teams to explain Harvard’s Green Building Standards, facilitate green building trainings, conduct energy audits, commission new construction and commercial interior projects, and manager many of the University’s LEED green building certification efforts. During the past three years, Kevin has gained experience on over thirty (30) LEED projects, commissioned over twenty (20) spaces on Harvard campus and completed ASHRAE Level II energy audits on 45 campus buildings ranging in space types from laboratory, office, classroom, data center, residential, dining hall, and library. In total, the Harvard Energy Auditing program has identified over 450 energy conservation measures expected to save the University $1.2 million dollars annually and return on their investment in nearly 3 years. Show less

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  Ecolutions Sustainability Consulting, LLP

  Apr 2011 - Apr 2018

  Partner

  As the co-owner and partner of Ecolutions Sustainability Consulting, LLP, Kevin provides sustainability consulting, energy auditing, and commissioning services outside of Harvard’s campus. Kevin also focuses on education in work outside of Harvard. Kevin volunteers as a member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Energy and Atmosphere Technical Advisory Group. This group meets biweekly to discuss issues with the LEED rating systems and provide expertise in forming the rating system to be released in 2012. Kevin has also taught as an instructor at Middlesex Community College for LEED Credential Test Preparation courses, held Guest Lecturer positions at Harvard’s Extension School, and has made many presentations at national Green Building and sustainable operations conferences. Show less

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  Colby College

  May 2013 - Feb 2017

  Sustainability Coordinator
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  Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2023

  Director of Housing and Sustainability
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  Kraus-Anderson

  Aug 2023 - now

  Sustainability Manager