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\n\t\tWelcome the 2025 Inductees\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

Dr. Binoy Krishna Choudhury is a distinguished academic, sustainability leader, and energy expert with over three decades of impactful work in energy management, renewable energy systems, energy efficiency, and sustainable development. He currently serves as Professor in the Department of Energy Management at the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkata.<\/p>\n

Dr. Choudhury’s association with the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), USA, dates back to the early 2000s. He was the Founder Secretary of the first AEE Chapter in India, established in 2003 in Kolkata, and played a pivotal role in expanding the AEE network across the South Asian region. He actively supported and mentored the formation of AEE Delhi, AEE Western India (Nagpur), AEE Pune, AEE Pakistan, and the SSET Student Chapter in Kerala. Currently, he serves as Vice<\/p>\n

President – International Member Development (Asia Subcontinent).<\/p>\n

Under his leadership, AEE India Chapter IISWBM (subsequently renamed Kolkata IISWBM Chapter) hosted its first AEE-USA Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) international training and examination programs in 2007, conducted physically in major cities like Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bangalore. These continued in virtual mode during COVID-19 and are now a benchmark in international energy certification programs in India.<\/p>\n

He holds a Ph.D. in Solar Energy from IIT Kharagpur (1995) and has earned professional credentials including Certified Energy Manager (CEM, 2005), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Certified Renewable Energy Professional (REP), and Accredited Energy Auditor (AEA) from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Government of India.<\/p>\n

Dr. Choudhury has guided over 25 research and consultancy projects in energy and sustainability, mentored Ph.D. scholars, and trained hundreds of energy professionals across India. He has been an invited speaker at the World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC)-now AEE World, and is spearheading the upcoming Net Zero Conference 2025 in India.<\/p>\n

Inspired by Swami Vivekananda and the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Dr. Choudhury champions people-first leadership, advancing innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth through AEE and beyond.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Binoy\n\t

Dr. Binoy K Choudhury<\/strong><\/h3>\n

CEMI, CEA, REP<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Bob\n\t

Bobby H. Starling<\/strong><\/h3>\n

CEM, CDSM<\/em><\/p>\n\t

Bobby “Bob” Starling, CEM, CDSM, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation throughout a distinguished 33-year career in energy conservation and sustainability. His work has shaped transformative energy programs across military, civilian, and private sectors-reflecting a lifelong commitment to advancing energy efficiency and renewable technologies.<\/p>\n

Bob’s career in energy conservation began with the United States Army Engineering and Support Center in Huntsville, AL, where he served as Program Manager and founded the Corps of Engineers’ Energy Program. Under his leadership, the program grew from a modest $180,000 annual budget into a $250 million-per-year enterprise. He was instrumental in developing Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs), a groundbreaking initiative that earned multiple Department of Defense energy awards and national recognition. In 1998, his team received two prestigious honors from Vice President Al Gore for projects that significantly reduced Army energy consumption.<\/p>\n

After retiring from government service, Bob joined AMERESCO as Regional Director of its Charlotte, NC office. There, he managed energy savings projects across major government garrisons, overseeing more than $150 million in initiatives during his two-and-a-half-year tenure.<\/p>\n

In 2005, Bob launched his own energy consulting firm, where he provided strategic support to contractors pursuing ESPC opportunities. His guidance led to an<\/p>\n

extraordinary 92% success rate among clients competing for these contracts-demonstrating his deep expertise and industry insight.<\/p>\n

Currently, Bob serves as a Principal Founding Partner of a solar development company that has patented a revolutionary solar collection device. This innovation captures over 110% more solar energy than any competing product on the market, positioning the company at the forefront of renewable energy technology.<\/p>\n

Bob’s influence extends beyond technical innovation. As a founding member of the AEE Huntsville Chapter, he has served as vice president, president, and board member. He has chaired sessions and presented at AEE conferences, actively participates in international chapter officer webinars, and mentors emerging professionals through the AEE Mentoring Program.<\/p>\n

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Outside of his professional pursuits, Bob is a licensed private pilot and certified open-water scuba diver-embodying a spirit of exploration and lifelong learning.<\/p>\n

Bob Starling has not only driven energy efficiency across sectors but has also fostered a culture of innovation, mentorship, and sustainable development. His contributions to federal energy policy and private-sector advancement have left a lasting impact on the energy management profession.<\/p>\n

\n\t\tThe Highest Honor Bestowed by AEE\n\t<\/h2>\n\t

Requisitos para la Inducci\u00f3n al Sal\u00f3n de la Fama<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Los candidatos deben tener un m\u00ednimo de veinte a\u00f1os de logros documentados en los sectores comercial, institucional o industrial. Otras calificaciones incluyen honores y premios, documentos y publicaciones, patentes e invenciones, educaci\u00f3n y licencias profesionales, participaci\u00f3n comunitaria y servicio a AEE.<\/p>\n

El Energy Management Professionals Council (EMPC) supervisa la elecci\u00f3n de nuevos miembros para el Sal\u00f3n de la Fama de los Administradores de Energ\u00eda de AEE. Se aceptan nominaciones de miembros del Sal\u00f3n de la Fama de Gerentes de Energ\u00eda, miembros del actual Equipo de Liderazgo Global de AEE y Presidentes de Cap\u00edtulos locales de AEE. El EMPC revisa las nominaciones que se han presentado y confirma que las calificaciones de cada candidato cumplen con los altos est\u00e1ndares establecidos por el Sal\u00f3n de la Fama. Luego se env\u00eda una boleta a los miembros del Sal\u00f3n de la Fama de los Gerentes de Energ\u00eda para que voten.<\/p>\n

Los elegidos en este prestigioso grupo son incluidos formalmente cada a\u00f1o en el Sal\u00f3n de la Fama de los Gerentes de Energ\u00eda en el Almuerzo Principal de la Conferencia Mundial de Energ\u00eda de AEE. Todos los miembros del Sal\u00f3n de la Fama son reconocidos cada a\u00f1o en este evento.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"Division\n\t

Patrocinado por la EMS<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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