Catherine Zoi was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 19, 2009 as Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). In this capacity, she is responsible for leading the programs, staff, and policies of EERE, as well as engaging constituent groups in the efficiency and renewable energy sectors. Prior to joining the Administration, Ms. Zoi served as founding CEO of the Alliance for Climate Protection, established in January 2007 and chaired by former Vice President Al Gore. During her tenure with the Alliance, Ms. Zoi created the Repower America challenge, which set the goal of achieving 100% clean electricity within ten years. Ms. Zoi also launched the “We” Campaign—one of the most prominent climate solutions operations in the nation. Prior positions include Group Executive Director at the Bayard Group, Assistant Director General of the New South Wales (NSW) Environmental Protection Agency, founding CEO of the NSW Sustainable Energy Development Authority, Chief of Staff on Environmental Policy in the Clinton Administration, and a manager at the U.S. EPA where she pioneered the ENERGY STAR Program. Ms. Zoi earned a B.S. in geology from Duke University and an M.S. in engineering from Dartmouth College.
