About Us

2KB is a minority-owned energy planning firm focused on creating a sustainable, resilient built environment.

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Our mission is to empower sustainability and facility management professionals with the expertise and extra capacity to successfully pursue deep decarbonization projects.

Our Team

At 2KB we believe the more perspectives, backgrounds, and stakeholders we bring to the table, the more robust our solutions will be. That’s why we've cultivated a diverse team of energy professionals who come from public, private, and non-profit sectors to serve our clients.

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    George Buchanan

    Founder & CEO

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    Gaelle Belot

    Energy Engineer

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    Julienne Edwards

    Lead Administrative Coordinator

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    Meredith Elder

    Business Development Associate

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    Ruthie Norton

    Director of Strategic Development

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    Conner Peterson

    Energy Project Manager

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    Kyle van Spyk

    Construction Manager

At 2KB, we believe our role in expanding sustainability opportunities for our clients goes beyond contracts and meeting project deadlines. We continue to serve our clients and our environment by playing active roles in organizations that expand our knowledge of energy efficiency technologies and advocate for a more sustainable future.

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2KB IN THE COMMUNITY

Southface Institute
Georgia Energy Services Coalition
Building Owners and Managers
Energy Engineers
Energy Services
Arkansas Energy