Michael Berube

As the deputy assistant secretary for sustainable transportation and fuels, Michael Berube oversees the Vehicle, Bioenergy, and Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies 
offices within the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and 
Renewable Energy (EERE), as well as the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. 
This portfolio focuses on research and development to increase access to domestic, 
clean transportation fuels and improve the energy efficiency, convenience, and 
affordability of transporting people and goods to support U.S. energy security, economic 
productivity, and competitiveness.

Michael Berube brings more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry to his EERE 
post, specifically in the areas of environmental compliance, energy and safety policy, 
product development, and marketing. He has worked on a broad range of EV, 
connected car, and advanced powertrain initiatives. Michael also led multiple 
environmental and energy initiatives within the Chrysler Corporation.

Michael has a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from MIT. He later returned to 
MIT as both a graduate student and researcher and received a master’s degree in the 
Technology and Policy Program and a master’s degree from the Sloan School of 
Management. He was recognized for his early work on corporate sustainability and led 
research for the MIT International Motor Vehicle Program.