Suzanne Foster Porter, Principal and Owner
Suzanne leads the energy efficiency research and policy practice at Kannah Consulting. She applies her background in physics and social science research to lead multidisciplinary research teams to develop new test protocols and appliance standards, uncover new opportunities for energy-saving technologies, and compellingly share these ideas with clients and stakeholders. She founded Kannah in 2015 after working for other prominent consulting agencies for more than 15 years.
Suzanne descends from a line of Colorado farming and ranching pioneers who settled the state in the late 1800s. She applies that same pioneering spirit to her work, forging new paths toward a sustainable energy future.
Current and past clients include: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The US Department of Energy (USDOE), Laurence Berkeley National Labs (LBNL), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), San Diego Gas and Electric Company (SDG&E), Natural Resource Canada (NRCan), Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), The New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), The California Energy Commission (CEC), and The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).
In her free time, Suzanne enjoys outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, road biking and camping. She loves gardening and cooking healthy food for herself and her family. In an effort to maintain balance and personal sustainability, she also practices the Chinese art of Tai Chi.
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Dave Denkenberger, PhD, Assistant Professor at University of Alaska Fairbanks and President of Denkenberger Inventing and Consulting
Dr. David Denkenberger received his B.S. from Penn State in Engineering Science, his M.S.E. from Princeton in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in the Building Systems Program. His dissertation was on his patent-pending expanded microchannel heat exchanger. His research experience on the intersection of energy efficiency technology and policy focuses on topics such as clothes dryers, battery chargers, small network equipment, and lighting. He has authored or co-authored over 95 publications and he has given over 95 technical presentations.
Vicki Fulbright, Communications Manager and Editor
Ms. Fulbright has worked in the communications field for the energy efficiency and biological services industries for more than two decades. Areas of expertise include message and strategy development, writing and technical editing, qualitative research, and meeting planning and facilitation. Today she provides editorial services to Kannah and its clients while also operating her zero-net-energy home in Durango, Colorado, as a highly successful vacation rental (see riscorojo.com). Here, she enjoys merging her early professional experience in the hospitality industry with her passion for health and conservation, demonstrating to guests how comfortable a sustainable home can be. Ms. Fulbright holds a M.S. in management communication from the University of Portland and a B.A. in English from St. Mary’s University.