About Us

Founder and President of NRGmagnet
NRGMagnet's founder and president Lisa Surprenant is a highly qualified and experienced colleague who understands the nuances of energy efficient buildings, programs, and technologies. She has supported many international programs over the years and has significant experience working with diverse teams.
As an architect, she has designed and completed more than one million square meters (13 ml square feet) of buildings worldwide in many countries. As an energy expert, she has designed and implemented programs in more than 21 countries in the past 23 years. She is skilled in designing the frameworks, regulatory mechanisms, and institutional development for nascent programs in energy efficiency and renewable energy. She formed NRGmagnet in 1993 and has operated it since that time.
Whether your program is new, mature, or ready to "sunset", she can help you design the components that are right for your budget, timeline, and culture.