Erich Yaeger

Erich joined the GRC in September 2026 as the first Director of Decarbonization and Energy Transition. In this role, he works with GRC members and partners to address complex electrification, energy infrastructure, and implementation challenges as Boston accelerates its transition away from fossil fuels.

Erich joined the GRC from Harvard University, where he led decarbonization strategy across a 264-building portfolio to align capital planning and operations with institutional climate goals and local emissions regulations. Previously, at Keurig Dr Pepper, he led sustainable operations initiatives across the company’s manufacturing network. His work there resulted in KDP’s first production plant fully transitioning from natural gas to electricity, a critical step toward achieving the company’s 2030 Science Based Targets.

Erich brings more than 12 years of experience advancing energy efficiency and decarbonization across higher education, manufacturing, and the built environment. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and is pursuing a master’s degree in sustainability at Harvard Extension School. A longtime Boston-area resident, he lives with his family in Jamaica Plain.