Heather Govern

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Heather Govern
Energy $mart Communities Coordinator
718-636-3486 x6441

hgovern [at] pratt [dot] edu

Heather Govern is an NYC Energy $mart Communities Coordinator for the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA). She is developing and marketing new Pratt Center initiatives that promote energy efficiency and renewable resources to serve communities’ climate protection goals. Govern educates municipal, business and residential customers on how to manage and reduce their energy costs through energy audits and retrofits. She represents a resource for improving energy performance and works with affordable housing developers and managers to make their buildings greener, healthier and more financially viable.
Govern previously developed national public relations and marketing campaigns for corporate and consumer goods clients. With a strong background in media relations, she has organized press conferences, publicity events and media tours, and conducted message training sessions. Govern most recently worked with The Gaia Institute on green roof projects in New York City, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College.

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