Head of Energy Market Development for North and South America
Ellen Zuckerman is the Head of Energy Market Development for North and South America at Google, where she leads Alphabet's efforts to achieve its ambitious 24/7 carbon-free electricity commitment. In this role, she drives the company’s strategy to decarbonize its global energy usage, overseeing a broad portfolio of initiatives and partnerships.
Prior to her work at Google, Ellen built a diverse career focused on energy efficiency and demand-side management. She has designed, implemented, and managed programs and policies for a range of stakeholders, including state agencies, local governments, nonprofits, philanthropies, and major corporations across more than half of the United States. Her expertise spans program performance, policy advocacy, and strategic marketing, with a deep commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions.
In 2020, Ellen was honored as a "Champion for Energy Efficiency" by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) for her leadership and contributions to the field.
Ellen graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with a degree in Geosciences and a minor in Environmental Studies. She also holds a Master’s in Energy Law, awarded summa cum laude, from Vermont Law School.