About Us
The Wake County Energy Advisory Commission was created in 1978 by the Wake County Board of Commissioners and is charged with finding ways to conserve energy in Wake County.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Advisory Commission is to promote the conservation of energy in government, industry and the home. The commission seeks a comprehensive and coordinated approach offering recommendations and studies to the Wake County Board of Commissioners.
Commission Members
Current Members
| Member | Company | Term Expires |
| Charles McGuffey | Retired | October 2, 2026 |
| Daniel Pate (Vice Chair) | NC Sustainable Energy Association | March 31, 2027 |
| Evan Jones | Wake County Public Schools | June 30, 2027 |
| Ginger Scoggins | Engineered Designs, Inc. | December 3, 2027 |
| Jeffrey Lippard | Dominion Energy | May 31, 2026 |
| Jennifer Weiss | NC Department of Transportation | August 14, 2026 |
| Julian Prosser | Retired/Consulting | June 30, 2027 |
| Kevin Witchger | Wake County GSA | N/A |
| Larry Nunnery | Retired | May 31, 2026 |
| Paul Davis | Conner, Gwyn, Schenck, PLLC | June 30, 2027 |
| Peter Egan | Light + Substance | June 30, 2027 |
| Robert Hinson (Chair) | Retired | June 30, 2027 |
| Robin Kitson | Public Speaker and Retired Energy Manager | March 16, 2027 |
| Tim Ashby | Wake County FD&C | N/A |
| William Jensen | Retired | March 31, 2028 |
Meeting Schedule
2026 Schedule and Events
MEETING LOCATION:
GSA: Wake County General Services Center
401 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC
March 31, 2026
April 21, 2026
May 26, 2026
July 28, 2026
August 25, 2026
September 29, 2026
October 27, 2026
November/December is a combined meeting with the date set at the October meeting.
Policies and Guidelines
Resources
Contact us:
Wake County Energy Advisory Commission
401 Capital Blvd. | Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: 919-856-5777 | Fax: 919-856-6478 | Email: gsa.requestcenter@wake.gov
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