Philip White

Philip White is a Researcher III in the Residential Buildings Solutions and Scaling Group at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). He joined NREL in 2021 and specializes in data-driven building energy modeling through the ResStock™ platform.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma State University
  • Master of Technology Policy, University of Cambridge
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin

His research focuses on residential building energy efficiency, heat pump systems, thermal resilience analysis, and residential load modeling. Recent projects examine equitable electrification strategies and decarbonization pathways for housing sectors using advanced energy technologies.

The 17 total research outputs across 2021-2025 highlight his work in building stock energy modeling, carbon emissions factors, and solar-storage integration. These publications demonstrate expertise in energy policy, building envelope optimization, and equity-driven decarbonization.

Collaborations span institutions and geographic regions, with notable partnerships in residential building electrification and energy demand forecasting. His technical reports and peer-reviewed articles contribute to scalable solutions for U.S. building decarbonization.