Erica Herman (she/her) has had a passion for sustainability for most of her life, beginning with family RV camping trips all over the USA and Canada with her grandparents starting at age 7.
She earned her Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies and History at SUNY Potsdam, and prior to joining Smart Energy Choices, she worked for Get Your GreenBack Tompkins as the Associate Program Coordinator and then HeatSmart FLX South as the Campaign Director. When the HeatSmart grant program ended, Erica joined Smart Energy Choices as the Community Energy Advisor to continue work with Schuyler and Steuben Counties.
““The biggest thing for me is finding a way to relate to people so that people are comfortable, so that if there’s something that’s in the way from them getting work done, maybe it’s something else going on with their family or another barrier, that I’m available to assist them to move past that to work together.””
The most rewarding part of Erica’s role is supporting residents to navigate their energy needs and options, and the positive feedback she receives about how the Hub assisted them in that journey. She especially enjoys helping limited-income residents access clean energy resources that can help save them energy and money. With her experience at HeatSmart FLX South, Erica is best versed in heat pump technologies as well as weatherizing opportunities, but she can help residents with any questions they may have.
In her free time, Erica can often be found swing dancing or reading manga. She also enjoys meeting people and hearing their stories, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Contact Erica if you are interested in energy advising.