UMaine Alum Makes the Most of Energy
Contact: Steven Adam (207) 581-2262; David Munson (207) 581-3777
ORONO, Maine — When it comes to making the most of energy resources, UMaine alumus George Sakellaris is a man with a plan. Known across the country as one of the foremost leaders in the development of comprehensive energy plans for business and industry, Sakellaris was inducted into the UMaine College of Engineering’s Francis Crowe Society in May.
Currently the founder, president and CEO of Ameresco, the largest independent energy solutions provider in North America, Sakellaris founded two other highly-successful energy conservation companies since graduating from UMaine with a degree in electrical engineering in 1969. He is an active member and former president of the National Association of Energy Service Companies, and was invited to speak at the Clinton Global Initiative Conference in 2005 by former President Bill Clinton.
“George is a great example of the quality of engineer we train at UMaine. His technical accomplishments have been outstanding, but, more importantly, he has become a national leader in the field of energy conservation. We were honored to be able to induct him as a member of the Crowe Society,” said UMaine College of Engineering Dean Larryl Matthews.