ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is pleased to announce that Patrick Hughes, Senior Vice President of Strategy, Technical, and Industry Affairs, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the New Buildings Institute (NBI). The appointment reflects growing collaboration between NEMA and NBI on accelerating the transition to electrified, efficient, and net zero buildings.
NBI is a nonprofit organization that works with industry, utilities, and governments to improve building performance and promote community benefits and grid integration. NEMA member companies provide electrical products and systems—ranging from advanced lighting controls to energy storage and electric vehicle charging—that enable that transition.
“NBI plays a unique role in connecting policy, research, and market transformation strategies to improve building energy performance,” said Hughes. “Joining the board is an honor and an opportunity to bring the technical and manufacturing voice to the table as we scale the systems needed to electrify the built environment.”
“Patrick’s appointment reflects NEMA’s commitment to advancing modern, high-performing buildings through innovation and partnership,” said Debra Phillips, President and CEO, NEMA. “Collaborating with NBI helps ensure that smart, electrified technologies are at the center of building design and policy decisions across the country.”
“We are excited to welcome Patrick Hughes to the NBI Board,” said Nora Esram, CEO, New Buildings Institute. “His deep understanding of the technologies driving building resilience and decarbonization and his ability to connect policy and market perspectives will be an asset to NBI’s mission. Our collaboration with NEMA continues to be critical as we work to align innovation, scalability, and impact in building performance.”
Hughes has led NEMA’s strategy on emerging technologies and high-performance buildings for over a decade, advancing codes and standards that support grid-interactive buildings, advanced controls, and energy-efficient infrastructure. His appointment strengthens a shared vision between NEMA and NBI: using smart, electrified technologies to deliver cost-effective energy reductions and occupant benefits in commercial and residential buildings.
NEMA looks forward to continued collaboration with NBI to promote policies, codes, and market mechanisms that unlock the full potential of electrification, energy efficiency, and demand flexibility in the built environment nationwide.
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