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Erica Langer

New York,NY

Summary

Experienced energy analyst with a proven track record in implementing energy-saving measures, and managing utility data systems in multi-site retail environments. Expertise in energy compliance, sustainability reporting, and custom reporting tool development. Known for a proactive approach and strong collaboration skills, driving impactful environmental and organizational outcomes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Energy Planner

Kohls Department Store
New York, NY
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed a portfolio of energy conservation measures (ECMs), tracking performance metrics using tools like Energy Star Portfolio Manager, or building management systems (BMS).
  • Participated in the company's energy compliance and sustainability reporting.
  • Assess and recommend renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, biomass) for integration into existing systems.
  • Led the planning and execution of capital budgeting for energy efficiency projects, ensuring alignment with sustainability and financial goals.
  • Work with government agencies, utility providers, engineers, and the public to develop and implement energy efficiency strategies.
  • Helped execute an efficiency strategy with the LED retrofit project that saved over 20 million kilowatt-hours across 300 stores.

Energy Analyst

Kohls Department Store
New York, NY
08.2023 - 01.2025
  • Managed energy data systems for over 1,175 Kohl’s retail locations nationwide, ensuring timely and accurate utility billing integration across electric, gas, and water accounts.
  • Collaborated closely with utility partners to resolve billing discrepancies, recovering almost $300k, stayed informed on energy market trends, coordinated responses to power outages and restoration efforts, and addressed ongoing utility-related operational issues across store locations.
  • Designed and maintained 10 custom attributes within the utility billing database to streamline reporting processes, improve data segmentation, and reduce report generation time.
  • Conducted load analysis and demand forecasting to support peak load management and identify cost-saving opportunities across the store portfolio. Lowering demand for over 30 stores.
  • Supported capital planning and energy efficiency projects by providing utility baseline data, tracking savings, and ensuring alignment with utility incentive programs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
05-2023

High School Diploma -

Montville Township High School
Montville, NJ
06-2019

Some College (No Degree) - Sustainable Development

Danish Institute For Study Abroad
Copenhagen, Denmark

Skills

  • Utility Data Analysis & Billing Reconciliation
  • Energy Management Systems (EMS) & SQL
  • Capital Budgeting & Financial Modeling
  • Demand Response & Load Management
  • Rebate & Incentive Program Administration
  • Data Visualization (Google Sheets, Excel)
  • Sustainability Reporting (ENERGY STAR, GPP, Better Buildings)
  • Outage Monitoring & Utility Partner Coordination
  • Cross-functional Collaboration & Critical Thinking
  • Project Management & Process Improvement

Certification

  • Business Management Essentials Certificate from Cornell University (Jan 2025)
  • Sustainability Foundations: Core Concepts from LinkedIn Learning (Sept 2024)
  • Sustainability Strategies from LinkedIn Learning (Sept 2024)

Affiliations

  • Women's Business Resource Group Member

Timeline

Energy Planner

Kohls Department Store
01.2025 - Current

Energy Analyst

Kohls Department Store
08.2023 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology

University of Wisconsin-Madison

High School Diploma -

Montville Township High School

Some College (No Degree) - Sustainable Development

Danish Institute For Study Abroad

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