Kurt Foley is a Certified Energy Manager (certificate #28396), Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (certificate #7292), and a Certified Demand Side Manager (certificate #2339) through the Association of Energy Engineers. Foley received his degree in Environmental Policy and Management with a graduate certificate in Energy and Sustainability in 2020. He has conducted energy audits since 2019.

Known nicknames: Durty Kurty aka Kurt The Hurt aka Kirk

With K-State: Since 2019

Favorite part of the job: The program's positive impact on the community by providing free services to schools and small businesses, allowing us to work with young people and adults.

Go-to energy savings moves: Turning off appliances, electronics, and lights when I'm done using them. I set back my thermostat temperature when I leave the house or open the windows on a nice day. I have also added weather stripping to doors and sealed gaps in window frames with caulking.

Hobbies: Hiking, photography, playing with my dogs

Favorite snack: Snickers and a Pepsi