Dr. Harvey Michaels

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Biography

Harvey Michaels is a Senior Lecturer in System Dynamics at MIT Sloan School of Management, where he specializes in Energy Management Innovation. He serves as the Principal Investigator for the MIT Energy Sustainability Initiative Cities Climate Change Program and leads various projects such as the Clean Heat Systems Dynamics Project. Throughout his academic career, he has actively participated in energy research teams including the Community Energy Innovations Project and the Future Electric Grid Initiative. In addition to his teaching and research responsibilities, he mentors students through the MIT Buildings Case Competition. His advisory roles extend to the Department of Energy/National Renewable Energy Laboratory Energy Systems Integration Technical Review Panel and MassEnergize, where he contributes to community climate solutions. Previously, Harvey held leadership positions in energy efficiency software companies like Aclara Software and Xenergy. He also has served as a board member and advisor for several organizations focused on sustainable energy solutions. Harvey's educational background includes degrees in Civil Engineering and City Planning from MIT.

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