Our Mission
BEAR Hub (Behavior Energy Action and Research) applies behavioral science to boost energy program success in transportation, buildings, and industry. We provide behavioral science resources and expertise to professionals leading programs in these sectors. We aim to reduce energy consumption and fight climate change while demonstrating the value of applied behavioral science.
Organization
BEAR Hub is an initiative of the Behavior, Health, and Human Dimensions Program at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). ACEEE works to transform and optimize how we use energy throughout the economy. We see energy efficiency as key to rapidly and equitably combating climate change while improving our economic well-being.
ACEEE’s Behavior, Health and Human Dimensions team is led by a director who serves on the boards of two academic journals on behavioral science. Team members have presented at the G20 energy working group and the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, among other convenings. The team co-chairs the Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC) conference, the foremost conference on this topic.
Staff and Advisory Board
BEAR HUB LEAD
Reuven Sussman, PhD
Director of Behavior, Health
and Human Dimensions Program
BEAR HUB STAFF
Grace Lewallen, MBDS
Senior Research Analyst; Behavior, Health
and Human Dimensions Program
BEAR HUB ADVISORS
Ashley Whillans, PhD
Volpert Family Associate Professor at Harvard Business School
Lauren Cheatham, PhD
Principal Quantitative UX Researcher at Roblox
Kady Cowan, PhD
CEO and Founder of Sustainability Studio
Beth Karlin, PhD
CEO and Founder of See Change Institute
Nicole Sintov, PhD
Associate Professor at The Ohio State University
Funding
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations were organized in 1952 and are supported by two trusts established by Mr. Arthur Vining Davis. The Foundations aim to bear witness to Mr. Davis’ successful corporate leadership and his ambitious philanthropic vision. Since their inception, the Foundations have given over 4,600 grants totaling more than $385 million to support inclusive higher education and healthcare, high-quality public media, vibrant spiritual communities, and a clean environment. In supporting these sectors, the Foundations are investing in our common future.