John M. Studebaker BiographyJOHN M. STUDEBAKER, Ph.D.jstudebaker@studebakerenergy.netJohn Studebaker offers a valuable combination of technical expertise and knowledge developed over many years of industrial and consulting experience. Through his company, Studebaker Energy Consulting, LLC, (www.studebakerenergy.net) he has assisted hundreds of commercial and industrial clients in the reduction of their energy costs. In addition, through universities and professional associations he has taught thousands of energy users the techniques of understanding and implementing energy cost and usage reduction methods.The users of his energy cost reduction knowledge include many diverse companies – both profit and not-for-profit. These entities utilize his expertise because of his knowledge of the energy industry, the areas of federal and state regulations, and his energy negotiation abilities. Studebaker Energy Consulting, LLC assists clients in reducing their energy costs along with improving their environmental footprint – sustainability, green strategies, wind and solar processes.He is a member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers, the Association of Energy Engineers, and is a certified Plant Engineer. He has an LL.B. and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering. He has individually authored 10 handbooks on energy costs, implementing efficient energy usage, and understanding emerging energy processes. The current 10 handbooks include: Being considered for future publications are the following subjects:• Electricity & Natural Gas: Today’s Strategies vs. Tomorrow’s Needs• Water & Sewer: Do We Have Too Much? Not Enough? None?• Green & Alternative Strategies: Are They or Will They Ever Be Cost-Effective or Sustainable