Summary
Bill Eger is a seasoned climate action and clean energy leader with over a decade of executive-level experience guiding cities and counties through decarbonization, energy efficiency, and resilient infrastructure. He currently leads ETHOS Sustainability, a boutique consultancy helping organizations translate ambitious climate commitments into measurable action, while drawing on his track record shaping citywide energy programs and regulatory policy. Previously, as Energy Manager for City of Alexandria and Chief Climate Policy Officer for Arlington County, he led multi-disciplinary teams, managed multi-million dollar budgets, and steered complex rate cases and policy initiatives that advanced electrification, building performance, and transportation decarbonization. He has a demonstrated history of securing and implementing equitable energy programs, including passage of state-wide net energy metering legislation for local governments and schools, and coordinating cross-sector collaborations with government, industry, and nonprofits. His technical depth spans energy systems engineering, grid modernization, BEB/EV charging, and energy equity, backed by an MS in Energy Engineering and a solid foundation in electrical/computer engineering. Based in Washington, DC, he couples hands-on program delivery with policy influence to turn climate goals into durable, scalable results.
13 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership Program Sustainability Studies, Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership Program Sustainability Studies at Harvard University