McMahon, James

McMahon, James
Position: Group Leader
Office Phone: (510) 486-6049
Office Location: 90-4126B

Current projects: Analysis of appliance, equipment, and lighting standards; Lab lead, EERE International Buildings research; California Energy Future 2050; Global Energy Assessment (Contributing Lead Author, Buildings).

Education: Ph.D. Molecular Biophysics (Florida State University), Post-doc (University of California at Berkeley, Department of Chemistry), B.S. Chemistry (Providence College).

Expertise: Computer models; analysis of energy policy; developed end-use models, life-cycle-cost models, national impact analysis for U.S. Department of Energy; provide scientific and strategic leadership; represent LBNL in twelve-laboratory Energy Water Nexus, exploring interactions between energy and water systems; 32 years of experience analyzing energy efficiency policy for U.S. and other countries.

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