Lotte Schlegel is the Executive Director of the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT), a national nonprofit organization that is laser-focused on increasing building performance to equitably reduce carbon emissions, save money, drive economic growth, improve health and resiliency, and tackle climate change. Under her guidance, IMT is a trailblazer in accelerating investment in energy-efficient, high-performance buildings through hands-on guidance, market analysis, policy and program development, and promotion of best practices.

Previously, Lotte worked as the Vice President for Business Development and Operations for an international water and energy efficiency implementation company where she developed market entry strategy, programs, and business opportunities. Prior to that, Lotte served as IMT’s Chief Operating Officer and was an analyst for the Maine Public Utilities Commission, focusing on electric utility rate cases, energy procurement, and electric reliability issues, and helping run a residential energy efficiency and clean energy program. She has also worked in scientific research and conservation.