John Whitcomb

John Whitcomb (MA, Sustainable Business & Communities, Goddard College) is a serial entrepreneur, building technology and sustainability expert. In addition, Mr. Whitcomb is the author of the book, The ZEC Guide, A Planning Guide for Developing Zero Energy Communities: a comprehensive primer instructing on the implementation of zero energy communities, as defined by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

Whitcomb’s current research focuses on smart buildings and smart cities where he leverages +20-years of consulting experience regarding integrated building technologies. Mr. Whitcomb has completed significant assignments for AT&T, Bharti-Airtel, Boeing, Cisco, Egypt Telecom, HP, Intel, Microsoft, Omaha Public Power District, Oracle, Southern California Edison, Xcel Energy, the US White House, US Navy, IRS, US AID and NASA.

John Whitcomb and General H. Norman Schwarzkopf (US Army, d.) were founders of Endur, a revolutionary company that developed vulnerability assessments and design guidelines for secure data center campuses which use onsite energy. After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Endur developed the system to assess risk (STAR) to examine critical federal information technology and communications infrastructure. Endur was sold to Calpine Energy (CPN) in 2003.

Mr. Whitcomb is passionate about technology that will enhance work, life and play – and improving security and the environment. Whitcomb is President of TowardZero.org, and affiliated with other non-profit organizations including CoreNet Global Real Estate, Infocomm International and the ASCE Global Anti-corruption Education and Training Program.