Christopher Irwin
Chris Irwin received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, and the M.B.A. degree from the W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University. He has spent over 25 years in a diverse spectrum of high-technology fields from HVAC to silicon and III-V semiconductor manufacturing, communication networks, and smart grid infrastructure. At the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Electricity, he has managed over $1.7 billion in grid modernization and research and development projects. He leads DOE’s Smart Grid standards and interoperability efforts, DOE’s role in the Green Button consumer data access initiative, and the OE Dynamic Controls and Communications Program.
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Join the Simulation: A Discussion Around DOE's Push for Affordable and Usable Simulation Tools04-Feb-2026Innovative and Emerging Tech - Booth #143