Jay Orfield

Director - Buildings and Energy, American Cities Climate Challenge

Natural Resources Defense Council

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Jay Orfield directs strategy and policy and program development to advance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building decarbonization across all twenty-five cities in the American Cities Climate Challenge. He is a licensed civil engineer and has experience in infrastructure and real estate development that spans planning, design, construction, and financing. Orfield holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. He is based in Asheville, North Carolina. Member Directory

Biography: Jay Orfield directs strategy and policy and program development to advance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building decarbonization across all twenty-five cities in the American Cities Climate Challenge. He is a licensed civil engineer and has experience in infrastructure and real estate development that spans planning, design, construction, and financing. Orfield holds an M.B.A. from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. He is based in Asheville, North Carolina.

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