Susanne DesRoches

Susanne DesRoches is Vice President of Clean and Resilient Buildings at the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) where she leads work on building decarbonization and advancing programs and policies to deliver carbon-neutral, resilient buildings statewide. Prior to joining NYSERDA in April 2022, she served as Regulatory Director for Energy Policy at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Climate & Sustainability and Mayor’s Office of Climate Resiliency. She is highly regarded in the clean energy and resilience space, bringing expertise and rich experience in areas including climate policy, city and state partnerships, and building decarbonization. Ms. DesRoches holds a Bachelor of Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and an MPA in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University and is a LEED Accredited Professional. She is on the faculty of Columbia University’s Earth Institute and School of Professional Studies.