Michael Ohlsen has been with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) since 1996, having joined the Florida Energy Office in 2004. He is responsible for developing policy, managing projects, handling technical inquiries and conducting outreach and education related to renewable energy and energy efficiency. His previous duties focused on pollution prevention, recycling and solid waste management. Michael’s education includes an MS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University.