Robert F. Lieberman, was appointed to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) effective February 1, 2005, by Governor Rod Blagojevich. Lieberman’s term expires January 2010.

Prior to his appointment, Lieberman served as CEO of the Center for Neighborhood Technology, where he developed innovative ecological and economic strategies for urban regions throughout the United States. During his tenure at the Center for Neighborhood Technology, he developed and implemented a series of creative strategies to expand public access to technology and increase neighborhood energy efficiency. These include the Energy Smart Pricing Program, which saved participants 15 – 20 percent on their electric bills by giving them access to market prices; the I-Go Car Share program, which saved participants $200 a month and the Wireless Community Networks, which provide low-cost broadband access to low-income communities.

His range of experience includes nearly 20 years with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, where he served as Manager of the Division of Energy and Environment Assessment, Director of the Office of Research and Planning, Manager of the Energy Planning Section, and Policy Analyst for the Office of Coal Development.

Lieberman received his B.A. from Oakland University and an M.P.P. in Public Policy Studies from the University of Michigan.

Commissioner Liberman resides in Chicago. He is married and has one adult son.