Ben researches new and innovative technologies and ideas dealing with residential and commercial energy efficiency. This work includes identifying new opportunities, conducting research, identifying pursuing funding opportunities, and disseminating the results. Ben’s areas of focus include water heater performance, service water heating, and residential HVAC systems.

Ben has been with CEE since 2008. Ben has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota and a bachelor’s degree in physics from St. John’s University.