Performance Systems Development (PSD)
Greg Thomas has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Greg started their career at Syracuse Energy, where they served as the Executive Director from 1986 to 1994. Greg then worked as a Consultant at Gregory Thomas & Associates from 1994 to 1996, followed by a role as a Senior Associate at Steven Winter Associates from 1996 to 1998. In 1998, they founded Performance Systems Development (PSD) and served as the CEO until May 2017. At PSD, Greg's focus was on designing software and efficiency programs for commercial and residential buildings. Greg also led the DOE funded OpenEfficiency Initiative, providing support for commercial whole building programs to adopt DOE tools. Additionally, Greg served as the Board President and Board Member for Affordable Comfort Inc. from 1990 to 2004, Chair of the Board of Directors for Efficiency First from 2009 to 2012, and Board Treasurer for Efficiency First from 2013 to 2014. Greg also served as a Board Member for RESNET from 2010 to 2014 and for the Home Performance Resource Center from 2010 to 2011. Greg's extensive experience reflects their expertise in the field of energy efficiency and whole building programs.
Greg Thomas attended Marietta College from 1973 to 1975. Following that, they attended Cornell University from 1975 to 1977.
Performance Systems Development (PSD)
At Performance Systems Development (PSD), we translate building science into innovative utility programs and powerful software products. As a leading provider of energy efficiency programs, software and services to utilities and their customers, PSD designs and implements programs which leverage the power of our Compass software platform to consistently exceed program savings goals and achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Our next generation data management solutions and experienced staff are helping utilities across the country to achieve deeper savings, higher quality data and reporting, and increased customer participation. Whether you are looking to design or deliver a program, oversee the quality of your trade allies, or manage multiple data streams, PSD has the tools, services and experience to help you and your customers achieve success. Founded in 1998, PSD specializes in innovative program design and implementation, engineering and training services, and software solutions for the energy efficiency industry. PSD’s core focus is on the development and delivery of whole building and performance-based energy efficiency programs and services, with a strong emphasis on market transformation. Leveraging our technical building science experience and our unique suite of code compliance resources and software tools, PSD has emerged as an industry leader in the design and execution of energy code technical assistance and above-code new construction programs. We bring a comprehensive suite of experience covering energy codes, program implementation, training, and experience across residential and commercial markets. We are a technology-enabled implementation firm that works with both electric and gas utilities, and state and federal entities, to design and deliver cutting edge solutions for energy efficiency programs.