Patty Durand

President & CEO
Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative

Patty Durand is President & CEO of Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative (SECC), a nonprofit whose mission is to serve as a trusted source of information for stakeholders seeking a broad understanding of consumers' views and attitudes about energy technology and grid modernization. SECC also educates consumers and provides materials to support stakeholders in their outreach and educational efforts engaging consumers about smart energy topics.

Before joining SECC, Durand worked for the Georgia Institute of Technology where she assisted in smart grid research projects. She has an MBA from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.