The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) 2023 Conference, Meeting & Awards Luncheon Souvenir Journal

G W R C C C
GREATER WASHINGTON REGION CLEAN CITIES COALITION
SPECIAL GUESTS
William R. Ellis, Director of Governmental & External Affairs
Pepco, An Exelon Company
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Profile
William is a nationally recognized leader in energy policy, grid modernization and climate change. In 2015,
he was first recognized by Association of Energy Service Professionals (AESP) as the “One to Watch” for his
contribution related to energy efficiency and sustainability. William was awarded Modern Day Technology
Leader at the 2017 Black Engineer of the Year Awards. As recent as 2021, William was recognized by
Environment + Energy as the Nation’s Top 100 Leaders, for his work related to decarbonization and
electrification transportation.
In his current role as Director of Governmental and External Affairs, William is responsible for engaging in
stakeholder relations with state and local officials, community leaders and businesses, consumer and
nonprofit organizations within the Pepco Maryland region. Advocating, shaping policy and managing issues
to deliver value to our customers and key stakeholders. In 2020, William was appointed to the Prince
George’s County Climate Action Commission. He was instrumental in the County’s plan to reduce GHG
emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
His previous role as Senior Portfolio Manager of Energy Efficiency, William was responsible for developing
and implementing the strategic vision for increasing Demand Side Management programs across Atlantic
City Electric, Delmarva Power and Pepco for over two million customers. Work included increasing
adoption of behind the meter technology and programs to help customers better manage their energy
usage, while leveraging these assets to maximize grid utilization.
William has been with Exelon for over two decades, leading numerous engineering and customer
organizations across the company. He was a member of Pepco Holdings’ first Engineering Intern class in
2001. William is enthusiastic in the fight for climate justice and racial equity and is a member of
Pepco’s/Exelon’s Racial Equity Taskforce.
Civic Involvement
William Ellis is a 5th generation Washingtonian and a past Elected Official in Washington D.C. serving in
the capacity as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner. William currently sits on the boards for
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Montgomery and Northeast Energy Efficiency
Partnerships. He has held previous board positions at Clean Air Partners (Chair), Alumni Governors of
Catholic University of America and Association of Energy Service Professionals (Treasurer). He is also a
current member of the Maryland Clean Energy Center Board Advisory Council.
Education and Professional Licenses
William Ellis is a graduate of The Catholic University of America, where he attained a bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering, a master’s degree in Engineering Management and a master’s degree in Electrical
Engineering. William is also a University of Idaho Utility Executive alumnus and has a Global Executive MBA
from Georgetown University. William is also a certified Project Management Profession (PMP). William is
currently a Climate Justice Fellow at the University of Maryland, School of Applied Environmental Health.