Ian works on the policy development of a number Massachusetts energy efficiency priorities, including the statewide 3-year energy efficiency plans, updates to the building energy code, and pilots for residential and commercial building labeling and zero-net energy buildings. Ian was the lead author of the buildings chapter of the Massachusetts clean energy and climate plan for 2020.

Prior to joining state government Ian worked for a regional affordable housing developer, and internationally in Afghanistan and Japan. He holds degrees from Edinburgh University, and MIT.