Bruce has over 40 years of experience in engineering consulting and design and in project management, evaluation and structuring. As an independent consultant he has extensive experience in the energy conservation field, and in particular, energy performance contracting.

He has been responsible for energy analysis, field data acquisition/instrumentation, automated building control systems and design of mechanical and electrical retrofit work. Prior to becoming a consultant, he was a senior executive with an international Energy Services Company (ESCo) where he was responsible for the development and successful performance of projects in 12 countries. Prior to his ESCo work, Dr. Colburn held a number of senior technical and managerial positions including starting and running a successful engineering and design firm, and Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a PhD in Engineering from Auburn University, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the General Motors Institute.

Dr. Colburn is a Registered Professional Engineer in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Texas as well as having NCEES National Registration; a Certified Energy Manager; a Certified Green Buildings Engineer; and a Certified Sustainable Development Professional.