John J. Cuttica Director Education
Mr. Cuttica was named the Director of the Energy Resources Center in November, 2009. As Director, he is responsible for the development and implementation of the Center's programs in energy and environmental sustainability, distributed generation, bio-energy, and alternative energy sources. Mr. Cuttica joined the University of Illinois at Chicago Energy Resources Center in June of 2000 as the Coordinator of Energy and Environmental Programs. In this position, Mr. Cuttica was responsible for expanding the Center's strategic direction to include Distributed Generation. As part of that initiative, the University was designated (in March 2001) by the U.S. Department of Energy, as the first Regional Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Application Center. The RAC was established to provide CHP technical assistance and education to targeted audiences in the twelve state Midwest region. That regional activity has now grown to include not only CHP, but District Energy and Waste Heat Recovery Systems. Prior to joining the Energy Resources Center, Mr. Cuttica worked
at the Gas Research Institute for 18 years where he held various
positions including Vice President and General Manager. He directed
advanced technology programs that resulted in over 40 new products
reaching commercial reality. These technologies and products are
presently being utilized in such market sectors as Commercial Heating
and Cooling, Alternative Fueled Vehicles, Distributed Power Generation,
and various Industrial Processes. Prior to his work at the Gas Research
Institute, Mr. Cuttica was responsible for the Consumers Product
R&D Program at the U.S. Department of Energy. He was responsible
for the original Appliance Efficiency Labeling Program, and the
early R&D work in energy efficient lighting, day lighting, appliances,
and thermally activated heat pumps. Contact Information: The University of Illinois at Chicago
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