Chris Perry is an Engineer with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Technologies Office. He participates in IECC and ASHRAE Standard 90.1 code development technical committees and directs energy code projects that enhance building energy efficiency, grid interactivity, and resiliency. Before joining DOE, Chris worked as Research Manager at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a Sustainability Consultant at JDM Associates, and an Engineer at URS Corporation. He earned a M.S. degree in Engineering Management from George Washington University and a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. Chris is a registered professional engineer in Washington, DC.