Craig Perkins provides leadership, oversight and strategic input at TEC for all contracts, programs and policy work. Prior to joining TEC in 2008, he was Director of Environmental and Public Works Management for the City of Santa Monica, where he served for over 25 years. Craig has extensive experience designing and implementing energy programs and […]
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Allison is TEC’s Executive Vice President and serves on TEC’s Board of Directors. Allison provides management and oversight of program implementation with a focus on strategic planning, business development, operations, and leadership development. Prior to joining TEC, Allison was the City Manager for the City of Irvine where she served for 17 years. Prior to […]
Doris Do, Vice President, leads oversees all administration and business operations systems for TEC, including those relevant to SoCalREN’s Public Agency Programs. Prior to her current role, Doris implemented the $3.4M Energy Champions Pilot, a community based social marketing pilot, that provided incentives to local non-profit organizations to promote residential energy upgrades within their communities. […]
As Vice President, Laurel oversees The Energy Coalition’s diverse portfolio of programs and collaborates with stakeholders across the state to advance the organization’s mission of empowering communities to leap into the future of clean energy. She has over 13 years of experience working with local governments and communities to promote energy efficiency action through various […]
Genaro has more than 12 years of professional experience with a background in mechanical engineering, real estate, commercial retrofits and energy management. He is a graduate of the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College and obtained an M.B.A. from USC’s Marshall School of Business. Genaro is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and LEED Accredited […]
Marc Costa has more than fifteen years of experience in the building industry focusing on areas ranging from advanced energy community planning, federal energy data standards, and software development, as well as local government, state, federal, and international energy policy. Marc is an active member of multiple policy and technical initiatives at the United Nations […]
Felicia brings expertise in the energy industry, grant acquisition, management, and research to her role as the Director of Funding and Research. She helps TEC and our clients to secure energy funding, establish partners, and develop and deliver decarbonization programs and services. Felicia brings over 30 years of experience managing multi-disciplinary science and engineering projects […]
Rebecca Hausheer is Director of Energy Services at The Energy Coalition. She oversees the design, implementation, and management of a diverse portfolio of energy efficiency and distributed energy resource programs including the Southern California Regional Energy Network’s (SoCalREN) Public Agency Programs and a Pacific Gas & Electric Local Government Partnership program- the Central Coast Leaders […]
Meaghan oversees marketing and outreach activities for The Energy Coalition and its programs. She recently led all marketing and outreach services for the launch of Clean Power Alliance, the largest CCA in California. She also supported the development and implementation of the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) communications plan at program launch and continues […]
Julie Castro, Program Manager, manages project delivery for public agency energy efficiency projects at TEC through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She also develops benchmarking tools to enhance data-driven insights and decision-making. Julie previously worked as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Chai Energy, a behavioral energy efficiency technology start up. She has a Master […]
Tim oversees data management and technology across programs for TEC. He designs and maintains data collection, analysis, and reporting systems and processes. Prior to joining TEC, Tim worked as a scientist and project manager for ERM where he worked on issues related to climate change, sustainability, air quality, and environmental compliance assurance. He has expertise […]
Rachel Pennington supports the implementation of SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She has over three years of experience supporting environmental and energy conservation initiatives. Prior to TEC, Rachel served as a Program Coordinator for the University of California, Irvine, where she designed and implemented programming related to renewable energy, zero waste, environmental justice, and local environmental […]
Lauren is the Assistant Director of Energy Services with The Energy Coalition. She oversees the SoCalREN’s Public Agency Programs to ensure all program goals and objectives are met. She also reviews energy policy impacts for the programs. Lauren previously worked as an energy industry research specialist and was an Energy Fellow at the U.S. Department […]
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Code Bruder oversees the implementation of the energy efficiency incentive programs throughout TEC’s contracts. His responsibilities include budget management, supervision of the Incentive Programs Team, incentive application approvals, reporting to Program Administrators, and serves as the subject matter expert on statewide energy efficiency program policies and procedures. Code previous worked in the offices of Congresswoman […]
Pranesh Venugopal is a Program Manager at The Energy Coalition (TEC) and a registered Professional Engineer with over 15 years of experience. Pranesh currently leads program design and development initiatives for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs, focusing on the integration of emerging technologies and Normalized Metered Energy Consumption (NMEC) strategies. He has served as technical […]
Jake manages various aspects of the North Orange County Cities Local Government Partnership Program at TEC, including the development of a benchmarking workshop for partnership cities. Prior to TEC, Jake worked as a Sustainability Consultant for FirstCarbon Solutions where he served as the lead technical expert and project coordinator to aid customers in voluntary corporate […]
Michelle Bunn supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs and the TEC Education and Workforce Development Team. She has over ten years of experience managing and collaborating on various projects with K-12 schools and higher education organizations. Prior to TEC, Michelle worked as a Director for […]
Tinuviel supports the TEC Education and Workforce Development Team in Northern California. Prior to her current role at TEC, Tinuviel worked as a CivicSpark Climate Fellow with the City of Antioch, where she worked with numerous public agencies to develop and expand climate programs across the Bay Area and increase the capacity of local governments. […]
Ivana manages engagement, education, and outreach activities for TEC and its programs. She has over eight years of experience serving the energy needs of communities and supporting local governments with energy strategic planning and the rollout of benchmarking requirements to IOU Local Government Partnerships. Ivana has worked with several local governments across southern California assisting […]
Natalie supports TEC’s Local Government Partnership programs where she provides marketing, outreach and event support to partner cities. Prior to TEC, Natalie served as a Powersave Intern as part of CSU Long Beach’s participation in the Alliance to Save Energy’s Powersave Schools program, where she worked with CSU Long Beach facilities management to educate students, […]
Kristin has more than six years of experience working in the sustainability and environment sector. She is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, a former intern with the City of Irvine’s Environmental Programs department and currently holds a LEED accreditation from the US Green Building Council
Nicol manages messaging, outreach and engagement for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She leads the enrollment process for new agencies looking to join the SoCalREN and designs and facilitates workshops and webinars for the program. Nicol has a B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from Cal State Long Beach.
Casey manages project delivery for public agency energy efficiency projects through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She also coordinates and oversees all GIS projects for the program. Casey previously designed and implemented educational outreach campaigns for the Humboldt State Office of Sustainability. She has a B.S. in Environmental Science with a minor in Environmental Ethics […]
Taylor manages communications and marketing efforts for TEC. She has over seven years of experience in communications for impact-driven companies, nonprofit organizations, and government initiatives. At TEC, she has supported SoCalREN Public Agency Programs, Clean Power Alliance’s launch communications, and the Bassett Avocado Heights Advanced Energy Community, and has developed branding for several Local Government […]
As a Program Manager with The Energy Coalition, Siria oversees and manages relationships and projects associated with statewide utility partner contracts and is the Instructional Design Lead for curriculum development for workforce and education training programs. She holds a BA in Liberal Studies from Point Loma Nazarene University and an MA in Education from the […]
Angela supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Angela also analyzes utility level energy data and is a team lead for the Comparative Energy Analysis program. She has a M.S. in Environmental Studies from Cal State Fullerton and a B.A. in Communications from Michigan State University
Ian Wright supports the implementation of SoCalREN Public Agency Programs at TEC. Ian previously worked in transportation safety for the State of Wisconsin as the Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Program Manager. Ian has a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration and a minor in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Amy supports engagement, education, and outreach activities for TEC and its programs. She works with educators across San Diego County to train and implement science and energy curriculum. Amy is also a co-chair for the Environmental Education Working Group in San Diego, which connects STEM professionals and resources to the larger San Diego community. Amy […]
Prior to joining TEC, Emma was a staff accountant at Irvine-based Abaris, Inc. where she managed the Oracle 11i R12 financial system and all the billing for staff and contractors. Prior to that, she served as a tax paraprofessional at Deloitte Tax LLP where she provided compliance and tax research to accountants and senior managers. […]
Chris Alano, Accounting Supervisor, leads TEC’s accounting team and supports business operations. Chris has more than 15 years of professional experience in Accounting and Finance with over 5 years of managerial experience. Prior to TEC, Chris served as the Accounting Manager for Home Franchise Concepts, where he managed all of accounting’s general ledger functions. Chris […]
Christina provides analytical support across programs in The Energy Coalition’s portfolio, working with various partners in obtaining, wrangling, and analyzing data, and then presenting the outcome of analysis to stakeholders. She previously worked for VaynerMedia as a Data Analyst and holds a B.S. in International Business with a minor in Cultural Anthropology.
Mariana is responsible for reviewing contracts, consultants and consulting agreements, as well as processing all invoices for TEC. Throughout her professional career, Mariana developed expertise in financial statements and reports, planning budgets and reporting, accounts payable/receivable, QuickBooks accounting software, claims/restitution payments and record keeping. Mariana hold a B.S. in Economics & Accounting from the Academy […]
Erica Alvarez supports operations as a project accountant for The Energy Coalition. She has over 3 years of experience in accounting. Erica previously worked as an accountant at AB Construction LLC. Erica has a B.A. in International Relations Global Business from the University of Southern California. In the past, Erica has also worked on different […]
As the Human Resources Project Manager at The Energy Coalition, John oversees many functions, including pay and benefits, employee relations, and overall HR compliance. John holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and nearly a decade of experience working for various organizations in an HR capacity. At TEC, John’s focus is to ensure […]
Alina supports the development and implementation of Incentive Programs such as SoCalREN’s Streamlined Savings Pathway Program, SoCalREN’s Metered Savings Program, and IREN’s Metered Savings Program. She has over five years of experience in building energy efficiency consulting. Before TEC, Alina worked at VCA Green as an Assistant Project Manager and managed and tracked sustainable multifamily […]
Robinson Chigiti, Project Manager, supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects at TEC through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. He has over five years of coordination experience in the energy industry and over fifteen years in the nonprofit sector. Prior to TEC, Robinson provided paralegal assistance to the Legal Aid Foundation of […]
Jalen is a Project Manager for The Energy Coalition and supports various programs. Jalen supports the Bassett Avocado Advanced Energy Community by coordinating with contractors/sub consultants, managing project implementation, and developing reporting deliverables. Jalen also serves as a Regional Supervisor for the San Jose host partners in the California Climate Action Corps program. He supports […]
Maura supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs and developing and implementing Incentive Programs such as SoCalREN’s Streamlined Savings Pathway Program and Metered Savings Program. Before TEC, Maura worked at the Fleet Science Center, coordinating the San Diego STEM Ecosystem. Maura has a B.A. in Psychology […]
Jazmine Dahi is a Project Manager supporting the Strategic Energy Planning (SEP) team at The Energy Coalition. In her role, she plays a key part in developing benchmarking, energy analysis, and resilience plans for the public agencies TEC serves. Jazmine excels in assisting public agencies in comprehensively understanding their energy usage and empowers them to […]
Nadeem Elsewehy is a Project Manager and Reporting Coordinator for The Energy Coalition. He has over ten years of experience in Salesforce Development and Administration. Before TEC, Nadeem worked on many Salesforce projects in Finance, Technology, and Aviation and has a BA in Political Science and Economics.
Nataiia Hamidi manages project delivery for public agency energy efficiency projects at TEC through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Prior to TEC, Nataiia worked with Cooperative Strategies, LLC as a sustainability consultant, where she focused on school energy efficiency initiatives. She holds a Master of Advanced Studies in Climate Science and Policy/Sustainability from the Scripps […]
Allison Hang supports energy project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She has over five years of experience in the environmental and energy sectors. Before TEC, Allison worked in Customer Data and Programs at Clean Power Alliance and Public Affairs for Marin Clean Energy. She holds a […]
Amanda supports project delivery for a portfolio of Energy Efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Before becoming a SoCalREN Project Manager, Amanda was a Senior Project Coordinator here at TEC supporting Public Agencies with energy efficiency projects by preparing and presenting project deliverables. Amanda has a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration […]
Tess Hooper is a Project Manager with The Energy Coalition (TEC) and is based out of their Los Angeles office. At TEC she supports the Education and Workforce Development Team through curriculum development and supports educator engagement. Additionally, she serves as a Regional Supervisor for the California Climate Action Corps Fellowship Program, where she supports […]
Bryan has supported the implementation of SoCalREN Energy Services and Central Coast Leaders in Energy Action Program for The Energy Coalition since 2019. He has four years of experience with energy efficiency in the public sector. Bryan previously worked in San Luis Obispo as a Fellow on energy and climate initiatives through the AmeriCorps CivicSpark […]
Karba is an experienced environmental professional currently managing the project delivery of a portfolio of energy efficiency projects within the SoCalREN Public Agency Program. Prior to working at The Energy Coalition, Karba led environmental impact research on the Product Impact & Innovation team at Patagonia. Karba holds a B.S. in Hydrologic Sciences and Policy as […]
Elaina Lee is a dedicated Project Manager supporting TEC’s Energy Services. Her role involves leading engagements with local governments, facilitating connections between them and TEC’s services to turn their energy goals into tangible results. With a passion for the triple bottom line of sustainability, Elaina is committed to achieving an equitable energy transition. Elaina holds […]