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The DCSEU Announces New Managing Director

Washington, D.C. – The DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) announced Ben Burdick as its new Managing Director today. Burdick has been part of DCSEU for 14 years and was selected to lead the organization following a competitive recruitment process. His role as the DCSEU’s Managing Director began on April 21, 2025.

Through his leadership roles as the Director of Operations, Director of Marketing, and more over the past 14 years at the DCSEU, Burdick has developed a deep understanding of the program and city’s climate and energy needs. He has also built strong relationships with DCSEU stakeholders, city officials, and the District community that will continue to help the organization deliver meaningful economic and environmental benefits across all eight wards.

As Managing Director, Burdick will continue leading the DCSEU’s strategic direction and long-term goals in support of the organization’s commitment to make energy efficiency and clean energy more accessible to everyone in the District.  

“I’m honored to be a part of the DCSEU team and continue my journey here as Managing Director,” said Burdick. “I’m committed to working across the organization alongside our community to build on the great work we’ve achieved so far and lead us into the next chapter of growth to support the District in reaching its clean energy, climate, and economic goals.” 

“I’m honored to be a part of the DCSEU team and continue my journey here as Managing Director,” said Burdick. “I’m committed to working across the organization alongside our community to build on the great work we’ve achieved so far and lead us into the next chapter of growth to support the District in reaching its clean energy, climate, and economic goals.”

Since 2011, the DCSEU has helped deliver over $2 billion in lifetime cost savings to District residents and businesses through incentives and efficiency upgrades, invested more than $60 million in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for low-income communities, and prevented over 7 million metric tons of lifetime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the city. 

The DCSEU offers a variety of programs to residents and businesses to drive energy savings, green jobs, and economic development. Since 2019, the DCSEU has facilitated the installation of solar energy in 668 homes throughout the District and has developed Community Renewable Energy Facilities (CREFs) that benefit over 10,500 households, effectively reducing electricity bills by $500 annually for more than 11,000 income-qualified households. The DCSEU’s focus on innovation to meet the needs of District residents and businesses remains a priority. VEIC administers the DCSEU on behalf of the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE).

“We’re thrilled to have Ben Burdick lead the DCSEU into this next era,” said VEIC’s CEO Rebecca Foster. “His commitment to community-centered solutions and proven success growing clean energy momentum in the District will be vital to the DCSEU’s ability to keep addressing the needs of local families and businesses.”