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McGee Young

McGee Young

Founder & CEO of WattCarbon, accelerating energy transition through data

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Alameda, California, United States
Joined May 2025

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Summary

McGee Young is a serial entrepreneur with a strong focus on climate tech and energy efficiency. He has founded multiple companies, including WattCarbon, MeterHero, and H2Oscore, all aimed at leveraging technology and data to address environmental challenges like carbon emissions and water conservation. His work at Recurve further solidified his expertise in demand flexibility and energy measurement standards. trellis+4
With a background as a tenured Political Science professor at Marquette University, McGee Young bridges academia and entrepreneurship. His academic research focused on political entrepreneurs and the environmental movement, which directly influenced his later career in building technology solutions for climate action. He transformed teaching into an entrepreneurial sandbox, fostering real-world problem-solving. trellis+4
McGee is a proponent of data-driven solutions for decarbonization. He advocates for accurate, time- and location-specific carbon data and open standards like OpenEEmeter and CalTRACK to transform energy markets. His efforts aim to quantify environmental impact precisely, enabling a marketplace for decarbonization and fostering effective climate action. trellis+4
He is an active contributor to discussions on climate change and environmental policy, demonstrated through his Medium articles which delve into topics like water conservation, the challenges of climate change, and the future of Earth Day. His writings often highlight the economic and policy aspects of environmental issues, advocating for systemic change and valuing natural resources appropriately. medium

Work

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Writing

A new start. A familiar battle.

April 1, 2016

A blog post reflecting on transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship in the energy sector.

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We’re all in this Together: Introducing MeterHero Communities

October 1, 2015

A blog post introducing the concept of MeterHero Communities, aimed at fostering collective action for water conservation.

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Sustainable Water and Energy

August 1, 2015

An article challenging conventional notions around sustainability and introducing a new framework for valuing it through MeterHero.

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Conservation, Climate Change, and the Future

May 1, 2015

A reflection on the challenges of climate change and the need for new approaches to conservation.

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Conservation, Climate Change and the Future of Earth Day

April 1, 2015

An article discussing the evolution of environmentalism and the ongoing challenges of conservation.

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The Value in Conservation

March 1, 2015

An essay exploring the societal value of conservation and the importance of quantifying its impact.

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Is it time to hit reset on conservation policy?

March 1, 2015

A piece questioning traditional conservation policies in the face of ongoing environmental challenges, particularly related to water scarcity.

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Why the production of conservation will solve the water crisis

March 1, 2015

An article arguing for the active production of conservation efforts to address water crises, emphasizing market-based solutions.

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We have a water crisis because we don’t have a way to value water

March 1, 2015

An article asserting that the difficulty in valuing water leads to its mismanagement and contributes to crises.

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Price is the most important factor in the California water crisis, and not for the reason you think

March 1, 2015

An analysis suggesting that the low cost of water in California is a primary driver of its water crisis.

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Developing Interests: Organizational Change and the Politics of Advocacy

A book discussing how political entrepreneurs catalyze changes in the way policies are contested, particularly in the context of the environmental movement.

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Hobbies

Enjoys cycling in the East Bay area. x

Notes

ESEverett Sandersonsaid
MYMcGee Young
is one of the most knowledgeable people they've worked with on energy efficiency for buildings or the built environment.

Aug 11, 2025