Peter Therkelsen

Peter Therkelsen, Ashland, is the deputy of the Building and Industrial Applications Department at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. A scientist and researcher, Therkelsen’s work focuses on industrial energy management business practices and policies. He studies barriers to the implementation of industrial energy efficiency measures, supports the implementation of energy management systems in the United States, and serves as a delegate of the United States at International Standards Organization meetings for energy management and savings. In addition, Therkelsen studies and develops high efficiency, fuel flexible and low emission installed and portable heat and power systems. He holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Irvine.