Steve Cowell to Leave E4TheFuture on October 7

Sept. 26, 2022 — E4TheFuture, Inc. announced today that our president, Stephen Cowell, will step down on October 7, 2022 to devote himself to assisting in the implementation of the clean energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act. He plans to continue his work with a broad range of allies and advocates promoting energy efficiency, clean energy and equity.

Prior to his role at E4TheFuture, Cowell led Conservation Services Group, Inc. (CSG) for 31 years. Known for his ability to guide collaborative work across sectors, he helped to create and build the U.S. residential energy efficiency industry through sound public policy and the delivery of cost-effective programs. Among other significant accomplishments, he spearheaded the development of the Building Performance Association after serving as a leader of its foundational organizations Affordable Comfort and the Home Performance Coalition. At CSG, Cowell directed organizational management to design and deliver programs targeting efficiency and renewable energy services to residential and commercial buildings in New England, the Pacific Northwest, California, New York, New Jersey, the Southeast and the Midwest. See history and achievements. CSG provided energy and water conservation services to over 3 million residences and facilities.

Cowell serves on the boards of the Building Performance Association and Northeast Clean Energy Council, and has been recognized with dozens of industry awards, honors and media interviews related to his work at CSG and E4TheFuture. He plans to work with Northeast Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) as a Senior Consultant.

Contemplating his departure from E4TheFuture, Cowell said, “I am proud of the many clean energy accomplishments by CSG and E4TheFuture. I have been honored to lead these organizations and gratified by working with talented colleagues and dedicated partners who helped to transform state and federal energy policies. I look forward to participating in new versions of those collaborations.” 

David O’Connor, Chair of the E4TheFuture Board of Directors, said, “We have been fortunate to have Steve as our leader since 2015. His tireless dedication and infectious enthusiasm for our mission inspired all of us who have worked with him. We will miss Steve’s presence at the helm of E4TheFuture and do our best to carry on his proud legacy.” E4TheFuture provides grants, policy action and innovative project development in the energy efficiency and clean energy sector; Cowell directed its annual use of $4-5 million for projects including innovative strategies in multiple sectors, with an emphasis on equity and disadvantaged communities.