Cyrus Bhedwar joined the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority, Division of Energy Resources in June 2005.  As State Energy Program Manager his responsibilities include administering and overseeing the Department of Energy’s State Energy Program – a funding mechanism for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs throughout the State of Georgia.

He works with other energy staff members to implement a variety of other programs and initiatives, include the development of a State Energy Strategy, the development of a wind energy resource map and public information programs.

Prior to joining GEFA, Cyrus was a staff member at Southface Energy Institute for nearly two and a half years serving as the Liaison to the City of Atlanta.  He developed and implemented energy conservation programs and practices for Atlanta’s operating departments, researched and prepared policy briefs for Atlanta City Council and coordinated energy conservation and sustainability education and communication for city employees and residents.

He received his Master’s Degree in Energy and Environmental Policy from the University of Delaware in May 2003.

August 1-3
UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center
Tifton, Georgia