Gabriel Cowles is a Program Manager with the New York Power Authority where he oversees the Build Smart NY Program; an energy efficiency initiative focused on New York State facilities. In his current role, Gabriel works with New York State Agencies to develop portfolio-wide energy management initiatives in support of Build Smart NY’s energy efficiency goals. Gabriel has nearly 10 years of experience in the energy efficiency and green building fields, working for governmental, non-profit, and private organizations. He is a graduate of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs where he studied energy and environmental policy.