Edward “Ted” Borer is the founder and president of Borer Energy Engineering, LLC, a consulting firm offering training and carbon-reduction guidance to institutions and the energy industry. He recently retired after 30 years as Energy Plant Director for Princeton University where he helped develop the university’s path to carbon neutrality. He has over 40 years of experience in the power industry, starting in the nuclear industry in the early 1980’s. He is a registered Professional Engineer and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and earned the CEM, CEP, and LEED-AP certifications. He has held leadership roles in the International District Energy Association and New Jersey Higher Education Partnership for Sustainability. He is a founding member of the Microgrid Resources Coalition. He speaks regularly on energy topics and has published numerous articles in trade magazines, and peer-reviewed journals as well as a book chapter in textbooks on Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and Microgrids. He has provided briefings for members of the US Senate, all five FERC commissioners, and a United Nations SDG-7 event.