Shel Feldman, Ph.D., longtime energy-efficiency program evaluator who worked with CEE members over the years, passed away suddenly on July 15.

Feldman contributed to the energy-efficiency community in numerous ways, including many high-quality evaluation research articles and his leadership of the Wisconsin Center for Demand-Side Research (now the Energy Center of Wisconsin). He was also known for his vast knowledge of market research, energy-efficiency program evaluation, and measurement of behavior change.

Among his many accomplishments and activities, Feldman served as Co-Chair of the CEE Evaluation Committee from 2001 to 2004. Even after stepping down as Co-Chair, he continued to provide insight and wisdom to the CEE Evaluation Committee. Feldman was particularly instrumental in the redesign of CEE’s ENERGY STAR survey in 2001. The quality of Feldman’s work, as well as his thoughtfulness and generosity, benefited CEE and its members throughout the years. He will be greatly missed.

CEE members wishing to honor Feldman in some tangible way can make a contribution to the Shel and Eve Feldman Fund. The fund, administered by the International Energy Program Evaluation Conference, provides scholarships for students of energy-efficiency program evaluation. Contact Monica Nevius at CEE for details.

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