Energy and Sustainability Officer driving strategic planning to identify and minimize environmental impacts and create measurable financial value. Catalyzes corporations to take social, environmental, and economic responsibility by launching carbon management solutions, enhancing core business competitiveness, and maximizing the value of employees, community, and government.
PIONEERING LEADER instigating energy performance policies and practices to curtail consumption Spearheaded $5M environmental regulation and grant development for tire pyrolysis alternative energy project; orchestrated team development by recruiting product manufacturers, contract engineers, and specialists. Architected first commercial methodology to quantify reductions from data center retrofits; awarded energy efficiency credits to Fortune 500 client from the State of CT Department of Utility Control. Chosen to serve on multiple N.E. state-based greenhouse gas reduction committee plans with climate and utility expertise; provided consulting for developing the Regional Green House Gas Initiative.
INNOVATIVE CHANGE AGENT actualizing sustainable development initiatives to slash carbon dioxide emissions Captured lucrative contract with prestigious company, authoring data center energy efficiency monitoring program to confirm reductions. Secured $1.5M annual contract with Fortune 500 company, creating first value stream through EECs worth $250K. Authored and edited environmental manager manual on air emission/pollution issues; composed environmental requirements in one year for 35 states.
INFLUENTIAL EDUCATOR advancing research, advocacy, and knowledge of green in the new energy economy Recognized as industry expert and high-profile company spokesperson; recruited to serve on Connecticut Climate Action Stakeholder Group and Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Taught cap and trade expertise, greenhouse gas reduction solutions, and environmental compliance to electric utilities. Educated and advised partners/executive management on all state, federal, and international greenhouse gas, energy efficiency, and renewable energy portfolio regulations.
Greenhouse Gas Registry Experience Gold Standard Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) California Action Reserve (CAR) Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) Green-E ISO 14001
Juris Doctor and MA Environmental Policy VERMONT LAW SCHOOL BS Chemistry UNION COLLEGE Connecticut Bar Association Board Member Middlesex Soil and Water Conservation District, East Haddam Conservation and Clean Energy Committees
Professional Overview
Vice President, Legal and Operations NEUWING ENERGY VENTURES, LLC 2007-2009 Pioneered start-up to measure and monetize resultant carbon credits on a global scale; advocated state energy efficiency programs, credits, and carbon dioxide minimization. Developed $250K new sales and fortified brand awareness; seized $1M in key customer accounts and new markets. Awarded $80K Connecticut EECs; achieved recognition as the first to be granted monetary support an independent energy conservation project. Partnered with state energy departments and non-governmental organizations to engineer clean-tech/green initiatives. Invented new-generation auditing, monitoring, and verification practices for data centers in junction with combined heat and power, and other alternative energy solutions.
Manager, Environmental Strategy and Compliance NORTHEAST UTILITIES SERVICE COMPANY 1998-2007 Manifested corporations first climate change policy and internal committee by leading corporate strategy on environmental issues. Catalyzed $100K annual revenue by drafting legislation allowing corporate hydroelectric assets to be qualified as renewable energy resources. Succeeded in eliminating most sampling requirements and reducing new reporting requirements by organizing coalition to lobby against proposed rules; saved $200K a year. Pursued networking and attained lucrative partnerships with Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Public Utility and Legislative staffs, lobbyists, industry organizations, nongovernmental agencies, and policy makers. Authored and presented cutting-edge study guides for CEO, President, and VP before utility meetings; provided issue review, legislation status, regulations, and potential impacts to the company.
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