Irene M. Stillings

Irene M. Stillings is Executive Director of the non-profit California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE), formerly known as the San Diego Regional Energy Office (SDREO), an organization whose vision is a clean environment, excellent air quality, a growing economy, new green jobs, and empowered citizens-a sustainable community. This mission is achieved by identifying current, critical energy related community issues and making a positive impact through environmental education, outreach, programs, rebates, and services. CCSE is the trusted local resource for balanced, objective and comprehensive education, information and services about energy, the environment and sustainable living. Under her leadership, CCSE has expanded its mission and grown from 9 to 50 employees who serve the needs of the community with unbiased, transparent, and comprehensive services.

Ms. Stillings has 35 years of experience in the energy industry during which she's held various executive positions at New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (an investor-owned utility), ConneXt, Inc ( providing software to utilities)., and Navigant Consulting, Inc., (a multi-national firm). She is also the owner of imsMENTOR, a consulting firm focusing on enhancing individual and organizational effectiveness.

Irene has held leadership positions on numerous national committees and is an active spokesperson on the state and national level. In recognition of her many accomplishments and strong leadership role, she was installed in the Wall of Fame at the National Women's Hall of Fame.

Irene received her BA Degree, Magna cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of Rochester and her MS Degree from Syracuse University. She is an avid scuba diver, having taught scuba diving for many years and travels extensively in order to explore the wonders and beauty of the underwater world. Irene is married and has three children and nine grandchildren.