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We are excited to invite you to an exclusive session on Strategic Energy Management for Enhanced Sustainability, taking place on February 25, 2026.

In this presentation, Kelley Whalen, Energy Management leader at Adtran, will share how integrating decarbonization strategies into Strategic Energy Management (SEM) can deliver measurable emissions reductions while driving operational excellence. Under Kelley’s leadership, Adtran has achieved more than a 50% reduction in Energy Utilization Index (EUI) since 2005, earning multiple national and international awards for innovation in sustainability.

With over 30 years of experience in energy management, controls, and HVAC, Kelley will provide practical insights into aligning SEM with organizational sustainability goals, demonstrating the power of data-driven practices and efficiency strategies. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge from an award-winning program that is transforming industrial energy management and setting new standards for sustainability in practice.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s top leaders and take away actionable strategies to advance your own organization’s energy and sustainability journey.

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About the Presenter: 

Kelley Whalen, Sr. Manager of Global Energy Management (EEP, SFP, AEE Fellow)
Kelley Whalen has over 30 years of experience in energy management, controls, and HVAC. He began his career in 1990 as an HVAC technician in the U.S. Air Force, graduating with honors. After completing his military service, he worked as an HVAC contractor before joining Adtran in 2005. At Adtran, Kelley serves as the Senior Manager of Global Energy Management, overseeing the Energy Management, HVAC, and Electrical Departments across multiple sites. He leads the company’s Building Automation Systems, Energy Management software, and Critical Equipment Monitoring dashboards. Under his leadership, Adtran has achieved more than a 50% reduction in Energy Utilization Index (EUI) since 2005 and earned ISO 50001 certification in 2025. Kelley holds the Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP) designation from AEE, the Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP) credential from IFMA, and is recognized as an AEE Fellow—one of the organization’s highest honors. He also earned an Associate Degree in Applied Science from the Community College of the Air Force.

In addition to his professional achievements, Kelley was published in the ASHRAE Journal in September 2020, Chiller plant retro-commissioning.

His accomplishments have been recognized with several notable industry awards, including:

• 2025 AEE corporate Energy Management Award – International Runner-Up
• 2025 AEE Corporate Energy Management Award – Regional First Place
• 2025 IFMA Sheila Sheridan Award of Excellence in Sustainability
• 2025 SED Innovation Award for Community Impact
• ASHRAE 2019 Region VII Regional Technology Award
• AEE International Energy Manager of the Year (2023)

Kelley remains highly active in professional organizations. He serves as President of the Huntsville AEE Chapter, is an AEE Fellow, and sits on the AEE Global Training Guidance Committee. He has served for over a decade on the North Alabama ASHRAE Chapter Board of Governors and is a member of the Board of Directors for Associated Valley Industries (AVI).