# Jeff Carleton

> Jeff Carleton is the New York-based CEO and co-founder of Runwise, a building-controls company created from his experience managing multifamily properties. Working with Lee Hoffman and Michael Cook, he has pursued wireless hardware, software and ongoing service to reduce wasted energy and make existing buildings easier to operate.

- **Role:** CEO & Co-Founder at Runwise
- **Organizations:** Runwise, Carleton Energy Consulting, Beachlane Management
- **Education:** Brown University
- **Known for:** Co-founded Runwise with Lee Hoffman and Michael Cook., Runwise reported deployment in more than 10,000 US buildings and more than $100 million in cumulative customer energy savings in its June 2025 announcement., Listed as a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Building Commissioning Professional in the Montgomery County Energy Summit 2025 presenter biography.

## Career timeline

- **1999 - 2003** — Attended Brown University, as listed on his LinkedIn profile.
- **—** — Served for seven years as General Manager of Beachlane Management, overseeing operations and energy management for 150 New York multifamily buildings.
- **2010** — Company announcements identify this as the founding year of the business that became Runwise; co-founders are Carleton, Lee Hoffman and Michael Cook.
- **2018** — Carleton says the team committed to building its own controls after reaching the limits of off-the-shelf equipment.
- **2021** — Heat Watch rebranded to Runwise on October 12 as it expanded beyond heating.
- **2022** — Published a series introduction about implementing New York City climate goals; identified himself as a previous founder of Carleton Energy Consulting with brother Dan.
- **2025** — Runwise announced $55 million in financing in June: $30 million Series B equity and $25 million new debt, according to its own LinkedIn announcement.
- **2026** — Appeared on CNBC’s Property Play with Diana Olick in September to discuss modernizing older buildings.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Runwise with Lee Hoffman and Michael Cook.
- Runwise reported deployment in more than 10,000 US buildings and more than $100 million in cumulative customer energy savings in its June 2025 announcement.
- Listed as a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Building Commissioning Professional in the Montgomery County Energy Summit 2025 presenter biography.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — CNBC Property Play published an interview with Carleton and Diana Olick about sensors, automation, energy and water costs in older buildings.
- **2025-12** — Joined Mark Levine on the NYC Real Estate podcast to discuss boiler controls, indoor temperature feedback and remote monitoring.
- **2025-06** — Runwise announced $55 million in equity and debt financing to support product development, hiring and expansion.

## Links

- Website: https://www.runwise.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-carleton-571894132

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Last updated: 2026-10-14