Experts in green building, local government advocacy, and alternative fuel vehicles

Sharon Sarris founded Green Fuse Energy in 2001 and focused on renewable energy and sustainable development. Over the years, the company evolved with the market.

Currently, Green Fuse Energy works collaboratively and regionally to accelerate the adoption of green building methods, alternative fuel vehicles, and improved land use policies. We provide consulting services to building owners; architects; construction companies; non-profit agencies; educational institutions; cities and counties; and like-minded individuals and organizations.

Email Sharon Sarris or call 831.688.7900

Owner, Principal Consultant
U.S. Green Building Council LEED™ Accredited Professional Since 2004

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U.S. Green Building Council Leadership

  • Monterey Branch: Advocacy Coordinator; Co-founder and former Co-chair
  • Northern California Chapter: Local Government Advocacy Core Team member

Appointed member of the County of Santa Cruz Commission on the Environment (2007-present)

 Presenter and Program Moderator for Conferences and Events (selected):

  • League of California Cities - Public Works Officers Institute
  • SC-41 Furniture Green Living Seminar
  • American Public Works Association Monterey Bay Chapter
  • AMBAG Planning and Economic Conferences
  • Monterey Institute of International Studies Net Impact Forum
  • Graniterock Contractors’ Expo
  • University of California-Santa Cruz Planning committee for statewide campus sustainability conference and session moderator for "Campus Sustainability Assessments”
     

General Motors Environmental Policy and Communications Executive (1984-1999)

  • Environmental Communications Director - led team that developed GM’s first corporate-wide environmental communications plan (1999)
  • Western Region Communications & Public Policy Director – team member for GM's electric vehicle (EV1) launch in California and Arizona, worked with utilities, governmental officials, and communities. (1996-99)
  • Community Relations and Communications Director, New United Motor Manufacturing (NUMMI) (1988-1991)