George Barnes

George Barnes is a seasoned professional in the energy sector with over 30 years of experience. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Clean Energy Solutions at Ameresco since June 2023, Barnes is responsible for developing growth markets in the Mid Atlantic. As a Board Member of the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council and Founder and President of Innovative Energy Consulting LLC, Barnes engages with energy market professionals for business development and sales support. Previously, roles included Senior Energy Advisor at Trane Technologies, Head of Global Sales and Marketing at Innotap, and Vice President of US Sales at kWantera. Notably, during a tenure at Johnson Controls, Barnes significantly increased the Demand Response Business in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from the University of Oklahoma.