The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) 2023 Conference, Meeting & Awards Luncheon Souvenir Journal
Welcome to the 2023 Annual Conference, Meeting & Awards Luncheon of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) hosted in our nation's capitol, Washington, D.C. This Souvenir Journal is a keepsake document that encompasses the enthusiasm of it's leaders, board of directors, members and communities that it represents! Enjoy the photos, session descriptions, history, and bios of the keynote speakers of this amazing event! We look forward to your attendance, membership and partnership and thank you for supporting our efforts to foster economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices!
Welcome to the 2023 Annual Conference, Meeting & Awards Luncheon of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) hosted in our nation's capitol, Washington, D.C. This Souvenir Journal is a keepsake document that encompasses the enthusiasm of it's leaders, board of directors, members and communities that it represents! Enjoy the photos, session descriptions, history, and bios of the keynote speakers of this amazing event! We look forward to your attendance, membership and partnership and thank you for supporting our efforts to foster economic, environmental, and energy security by working locally to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices!
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G W R C C C<br />
GREATER WASHINGTON REGION CLEAN CITIES COALITION<br />
SPECIAL GUESTS<br />
William R. Ellis, Director of Governmental & External Affairs<br />
Pepco, An Exelon Company<br />
15<br />
Profile<br />
William is a nationally recognized leader in energy policy, grid modernization and climate change. In 2015,<br />
he was first recognized by Association of Energy Service Professionals (AESP) as the “One to Watch” for his<br />
contribution related to energy efficiency and sustainability. William was awarded Modern Day Technology<br />
Leader at the 2017 Black Engineer of the Year <strong>Awards</strong>. As recent as 2021, William was recognized by<br />
Environment + Energy as the Nation’s Top 100 Leaders, for his work related to decarbonization and<br />
electrification transportation.<br />
In his current role as Director of Governmental and External Affairs, William is responsible for engaging in<br />
stakeholder relations with state and local officials, community leaders and businesses, consumer and<br />
nonprofit organizations within the Pepco Maryland region. Advocating, shaping policy and managing issues<br />
to deliver value to our customers and key stakeholders. In 2020, William was appointed to the Prince<br />
George’s County Climate Action Commission. He was instrumental in the County’s plan to reduce GHG<br />
emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.<br />
His previous role as Senior Portfolio Manager of Energy Efficiency, William was responsible for developing<br />
and implementing the strategic vision for increasing Demand Side Management programs across Atlantic<br />
City Electric, Delmarva Power and Pepco for over two million customers. Work included increasing<br />
adoption of behind the meter technology and programs to help customers better manage their energy<br />
usage, while leveraging these assets to maximize grid utilization.<br />
William has been with Exelon for over two decades, leading numerous engineering and customer<br />
organizations across the company. He was a member of Pepco Holdings’ first Engineering Intern class in<br />
2001. William is enthusiastic in the fight for climate justice and racial equity and is a member of<br />
Pepco’s/Exelon’s Racial Equity Taskforce.<br />
Civic Involvement<br />
William Ellis is a 5th generation <strong>Washington</strong>ian and a past Elected Official in <strong>Washington</strong> D.C. serving in<br />
the capacity as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner. William currently sits on the boards for<br />
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Montgomery and Northeast Energy Efficiency<br />
Partnerships. He has held previous board positions at <strong>Clean</strong> Air Partners (Chair), Alumni Governors of<br />
Catholic University of America and Association of Energy Service Professionals (Treasurer). He is also a<br />
current member of the Maryland <strong>Clean</strong> Energy Center Board Advisory Council.<br />
Education and Professional Licenses<br />
William Ellis is a graduate of <strong>The</strong> Catholic University of America, where he attained a bachelor’s degree in<br />
Electrical Engineering, a master’s degree in Engineering Management and a master’s degree in Electrical<br />
Engineering. William is also a University of Idaho Utility Executive alumnus and has a Global Executive MBA<br />
from Georgetown University. William is also a certified Project Management Profession (PMP). William is<br />
currently a Climate Justice Fellow at the University of Maryland, School of Applied Environmental Health.