Stephen A. Heins

Corporate Officer/Principal at

Chicago Climate Exchange, Inc.

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Stephen A. Heins is a member of several organizations related to sustainable energy and energy efficiency, including the Chicago Climate Exchange, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, The Business Council for Sustainable Energy, U.S.
Green Building Council, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, and Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance.
He previously worked as a Communications Director for China Wi-Max Communications, Marketing Director for NorthNet Internet Services, and VP-Corporate Communications & Government Affairs for Orion Energy Systems, Inc. He was also a member of the Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. and Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. He obtained an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin.

Stephen A. Heins active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Chicago Climate Exchange, Inc. Chicago Climate Exchange, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as a greenhouse gas reduction and trading platform	Corporate Officer/Principal	25/01/2010
The Business Council for Sustainable Energy The Business Council for Sustainable Energy The Business Council for Sustainable Energy is an organization focused on promoting sustainable energy practices and policies. The non-profit company is based in Washington, DC. It works to advance the use of clean energy technologies and improve energy efficiency, aiming to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy landscape. Through advocacy, research, and collaboration with various stakeholders, the council seeks to influence energy policy and drive the transition towards a low-carbon economy.	Corporate Officer/Principal	25/01/2010
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance is a non-profit company based in Chicago, IL. The company was founded by Val R. Jensen.	Corporate Officer/Principal	25/01/2010
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in advancing energy efficiency policies, programs, technologies, investments and behaviours	Corporate Officer/Principal	25/01/2010
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as the state's chamber of commerce	Corporate Officer/Principal	25/01/2010
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance The Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance is a nonprofit regional organization dedicated to optimizing energy use to improve quality of life across 11 to 12 southeastern states. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. The organization promotes energy efficiency as a driver of economic growth, workforce development, energy security, and environmental resilience. It advances its goals through research, policy advocacy, technical assistance, education, and program management. Key initiatives include supporting regional energy code adoption and compliance, providing training workshops, conducting field studies, and deploying experts to assist jurisdictions. The organization also addresses multifamily housing retrofits, disaster recovery integration, and equitable access to energy efficiency programs, with targeted outreach to low-income households. It manages regional investments such as the Southeast Energy Efficiency Fund to support projects like building energy code training, home energy audits, electric vehicle roadmaps, and weatherization coordination, and promotes financing mechanisms to make energy improvements more accessible. The alliance collaborates with state energy offices, utilities, municipalities, industry groups, and community organizations to scale energy efficiency efforts and offers membership opportunities, resources, events, webinars, and research materials to engage stakeholders.	Corporate Officer/Principal	25/01/2010
U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in association of design, construction and operation of green buildings	Corporate Officer/Principal	25/01/2010

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Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides energy services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides environmental protection services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
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Private companies	13
China Wi-Max Communications, Inc. China Wi-Max Communications, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides Wi-Max broadband technology services	Communications
NorthNet Internet Services NorthNet Internet Services Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Internet Service Provider	Communications
University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides environmental protection services	Commercial Services
Chicago Climate Exchange, Inc. Chicago Climate Exchange, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as a greenhouse gas reduction and trading platform	Finance
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as the state's chamber of commerce	Commercial Services
Orion Energy Systems, Inc. Orion Energy Systems, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Designs, develops, manufactures and markets energy management systems	Electronic Technology
The Business Council for Sustainable Energy The Business Council for Sustainable Energy The Business Council for Sustainable Energy is an organization focused on promoting sustainable energy practices and policies. The non-profit company is based in Washington, DC. It works to advance the use of clean energy technologies and improve energy efficiency, aiming to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy landscape. Through advocacy, research, and collaboration with various stakeholders, the council seeks to influence energy policy and drive the transition towards a low-carbon economy.
U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in association of design, construction and operation of green buildings	Commercial Services
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in advancing energy efficiency policies, programs, technologies, investments and behaviours	Commercial Services
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides energy services	Utilities
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance is a non-profit company based in Chicago, IL. The company was founded by Val R. Jensen.
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance The Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance is a nonprofit regional organization dedicated to optimizing energy use to improve quality of life across 11 to 12 southeastern states. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. The organization promotes energy efficiency as a driver of economic growth, workforce development, energy security, and environmental resilience. It advances its goals through research, policy advocacy, technical assistance, education, and program management. Key initiatives include supporting regional energy code adoption and compliance, providing training workshops, conducting field studies, and deploying experts to assist jurisdictions. The organization also addresses multifamily housing retrofits, disaster recovery integration, and equitable access to energy efficiency programs, with targeted outreach to low-income households. It manages regional investments such as the Southeast Energy Efficiency Fund to support projects like building energy code training, home energy audits, electric vehicle roadmaps, and weatherization coordination, and promotes financing mechanisms to make energy improvements more accessible. The alliance collaborates with state energy offices, utilities, municipalities, industry groups, and community organizations to scale energy efficiency efforts and offers membership opportunities, resources, events, webinars, and research materials to engage stakeholders.