Our Impact
Generating capital for communities through energy.™
One project at a time, we’re building a clean energy future. To achieve our vision of affordable and accessible clean energy for all, we partner with our clients to create advanced energy communities.
Each year, TEC partners with clients to complete energy projects across California. We focus on serving BIPOC and other communities that have been disproportionally harmed by the energy industry, climate change, and other detrimental environmental impacts. Together with these Environmental Justice Communities, we are creating a more equitable and inclusive energy future.
(pictured above: 2023 projects completed by select TEC programs)
Our Staff
Craig PerkinsExecutive Director
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 25 years. Craig has extensive experience designing and implementing energy programs and policies that involve outreach strategies to key participant groups, including the creation of regional energy networks, the Bassett Avocado Advanced Energy Community project, and the launch of California’s first Sustainable City Plan. Craig has also played a key leadership role in shaping various California regulatory policies. Craig holds a B.A. in sociology from UC Berkeley, and Master’s degrees in political science and Latin American studies from UCLA and in public administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Allison Hart, PhDExecutive Vice President
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 her work with the City of Irvine, Allison was the Executive Director of Human Resources for the City of Santa Ana. She has extensive experience leading teams to design and implement public purpose programs and startup organizations. Allison has a B.A. in Political Science and an M.P.A from The University of Colorado, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from USC.
Doris Do SanchezVice President
Doris Do, Vice President, leads all administration and business operations systems for TEC. 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. She also supported the development of the first SoCalREN program proposal in coordination with a diverse team of consultants under the direction of LA County. She assisted in the development of the Energy Upgrade CA Los Angeles County Program marketing and outreach initiatives, Community Energy Partnership local government partnerships program implementation, and TEC’s award-winning education programs, developing curriculum and facilitating teacher training. Doris holds an MBA from the University of California, Irvine, a B.S. in environmental sciences from the University of California, Berkeley, and a (SHRM – SCP) Senior Certified Professional from the Society of Human Resources Management.
Laurel RothschildVice President
As Vice President, Laurel oversees The Energy Coalition’s diverse portfolio of programs and collaborates with stakeholders across the state to advance our mission of empowering communities to leap into the future of clean energy. She has nearly 20 years of experience working with public agencies and community partners to promote climate action through various programs. Laurel is a current California Energy Efficiency Coordinating Committee (CAEECC) member, a Board Member of the Association of Women in Water Energy and the Environment (AWWEE), a Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), and a LEED AP O+M. She holds a B.A. in business economics from UCSB.
Genaro BugarinDirector of Energy Innovation
Genaro Bugarin is the Director of Energy Innovation at The Energy Coalition. He focuses on community programs at the intersection of decentralized energy, decarbonization, and community engagement, working to make clean energy affordable and accessible to everyone. Genaro’s background is in mechanical engineering, real estate, commercial retrofits, and energy management. He graduated from 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, LEED Accredited Professional, and Community Advisory Committee Vice Chair representing Los Angeles County at the Clean Power Alliance.
Marc CostaDirector of Policy & Planning
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 and International Energy Agency focusing on the rapid, equitable acceleration of electrification paired with clean energy resources. He serves in leadership positions at the Gridwise Architecture Council, California Technical Forum, and numerous industry groups. He also co-founded the OpenStudio Coalition to ensure free and open access to building energy modeling tools across the world.
He holds a B.S. in Management Science from UCSD, a B.S. in Construction Engineering from CSULB, and is a LEED AP, CGBP, and BOC Level II, and Certified Passive House Consultant.
Felicia FedericoDirector of Funding & Research
Felicia has over 30 years of experience managing multi-disciplinary science and engineering projects and grants spanning energy, water, environmental justice, and ecosystem protection. She works to secure energy funding, establish partnerships, develop and implement decarbonization programs, and convey project insights and innovative ideas emerging from TEC’s thought leadership. Prior to TEC, Felicia worked in private industry, consulting, and academia. She holds a Doctorate in environmental science and engineering from UCLA, a Master of Arts in physical geography from UCLA, and a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Rebecca HausheerDirector of Energy Services
Rebecca Hausheer has over 12 years of experience assisting public agencies and small businesses with navigating the complex energy landscape and helping them take action to reduce energy consumption and increase resiliency. At The Energy Coalition, she oversees the design, implementation, and management of a diverse portfolio of energy efficiency and distributed energy resource programs including multiple regional energy network public sector programs including SoCalREN, BayREN, and I-REN, the Central Coast Leaders in Energy Action local government partnership program, and various grant-funded programs. Rebecca is active with the Association of Women in Wind, Energy, and Environment and holds a certificate from Stanford’s Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies Program. She holds a B.A. in psychology from UCLA and a Master’s in environmental science and management from the Donald Bren School at UCSB.
Meaghan LavertyDirector of Marketing, Education & Outreach
Meaghan oversees all education, training, workforce development, community engagement, marketing, and outreach efforts for TEC and its various programs, including TEC’s Energy is Everything program, the California Climate Action Corps program, and other education and workforce development initiatives. She played a key role in the launch of Clean Power Alliance, California’s largest community choice aggregator (CCA), leading its marketing and outreach strategy. Meaghan also supported the development and implementation of the communications plan for the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN, one of the first RENs in the state, during its launch. She continues to oversee marketing and outreach for SoCalREN’s Public Agency Programs. Currently, she leads outreach activities for TEC’s Bassett Avocado Heights Advanced Energy Community (BAAEC) project. As TEC’s ME&O Director, she brings over seventeen years of experience in project management, communications, marketing, and outreach, driving impactful strategies that advance TEC’s mission.
Julie CastroAssistant Director
Julie Castro, Assistant Director, has over 10 years experience in the energy sector. At TEC, Julie oversees multiple energy programs designed to foster community resilience and reduce local energy burden. She also specializes in the development of new, community-driven energy programs through various funding strategies and stakeholder coordination and feedback. Prior to TEC, Julie has worked in residential demand response and sustainable affordable housing design. She has a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from UCLA and a B.A. in Global Studies and International Studies from UCSB.
Tim OlsenAssistant Director
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 in auditing and verification, GHG emissions, information management systems and green buildings. Tim holds a B.S. from Cornell University in Communications and a Master’s of Environmental Science and Management from UCSB. He also is a LEED-AP and holds certification in GHG Verification from the Air Resources Board.
Rachel PenningtonAssistant Director
Rachel Pennington has over six years of experience designing engaging and customer-centric programs that help public agencies and small businesses reduce their energy costs and decarbonize their facilities. Rachel provides strategic direction for The Energy Coalition’s portfolio of energy efficiency and distributed energy resource programs, including the Central Coast Leaders in Energy Action Program (CC-LEAP) and the Southern California Regional Energy Network Public Agency Programs (SoCalREN). Prior to TEC, Rachel served as a Program Coordinator for the University of California, Irvine, where she managed the campus Sustainability Resource Center and implemented programming focused on renewable energy, zero waste, and environmental justice. Rachel holds an M.A. in global studies from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. in environmental science with a minor in global sustainability from the University of California, Irvine.
Lauren SeymourAssistant Director
Lauren Seymour, Assistant Director of Energy Services, has over eight years of experience helping local governments and communities take action to reduce energy consumption and increase resiliency. She oversees The Energy Coalition’s portfolio of energy efficiency and distributed energy resource programs, including public sector programs for the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) and the Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN). Lauren previously worked as an energy industry research specialist and was an Energy Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy. She has a Master’s of Public Affairs with a focus on energy policy from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.A. in international affairs and Spanish from the University of Nevada, Reno.
Felipe CanoInternational Business Development Advisor
Bio coming soon!
Code BruderSenior Technical Program Manager
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 Norma Torres and Senator Dianne Feinstein. He holds a Masters in Science in Environmental Policy & Planning and a Bachelor of Science in Evolutionary Anthropology from the University of Michigan.
Pranesh VenugopalSenior Technical Program Manager
Pranesh Venugopal is a registered Professional Engineer with over 15 years of experience managing energy efficiency and demand response programs. Pranesh currently leads program design and development initiatives for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs, focusing on the launch and implementation of a new Distributed Energy Resource and benchmarking sub-program, and Normalized Metered Energy Consumption (NMEC) strategies. He has served as technical advisor to the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs for the past 6 years, providing oversight for water and wastewater project development. He previously was a Project Manager with Nexant, Inc. where he worked on SCE’s energy efficiency and demand response programs. Pranesh holds an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Regional Engineering College, Calicut, India and is a certified Project Management Professional.
Jake AndersonProgram Manager
Jake manages Strategic Energy Planning initiatives for The Energy Coalition and its programs. Leveraging over ten years of energy and sustainability consulting expertise, Jake excels in developing action plans designed to bolster building energy resilience initiatives across diverse customer energy portfolios. He has supported the design and implementation of wide-scale municipal and statewide benchmarking ordinances, assisting with policy language drafting, stakeholder outreach, and final collateral development. Jake holds a B.S. in Earth and Environmental Science with a minor in Global Sustainability from UC Irvine.
Michelle BunnProgram Manager
Michelle Bunn supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs and supports the Network Services team with Water/Wastewater enrollments. She serves as Schools Lead along with facilitating the School Districts Task Force team. She has also previously supported TEC’s 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 San Diego State University Research Foundation’s Women in Engineering and College of Engineering Femineer® programs. She holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from San Diego State University.
Tinuviel CarlsonProgram Manager
Tinuviel Carlson is a Program Manager with The Energy Coalition (TEC) located in their Oakland office. At TEC, she leads workforce development initiatives, primarily working to encourage the next generation of sustainability leaders. Tinuvel manages the California Climate Actions Corps (CCAC) Fellowship program, which provides emerging processional sustainability Fellowships with organizations across California. She leads partnership development, Fellow placement, and ongoing mentorship. In addition, leads the Fellowship monthly workforce development training and specific sustainability training focused on wildfire resilience, urban greening, and organic and food waste recovery. She also supports Education initiatives, which provide California educators access to no-cost TK-12 STEAM education programming. Before her current TEC role, Tinuviel worked as a CivicSpark Climate Fellow with the City of Antioch. She worked with numerous public agencies to develop and expand climate programs across the Bay Area and increase the capacity of local governments. Tinuviel holds a B.A in International Studies with a concentration in Environment and Development and a double minor in Latin American and Legal Studies from the University of San Francisco.
Ivana DorinProgram Manager
Ivana manages various partnership efforts for The Energy Coalition and its programs and has over thirteen years of experience serving the energy needs of communities. She has worked with numerous public agencies across California, assisting them with developing energy projects and programs, strategic energy planning, and conducting community and stakeholder engagement. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Policy from UCSD and an M.A. in Environmental Policy from Colorado State University.
Natalie EspinozaProgram Manager
Natalie is responsible for environmental justice activities and engagement strategies as the community outreach initiative lead for The Energy Coalition. She has over 10 years of experience working in energy efficiency program education and engagement. Natalie is a first-generation college graduate from Oakland, California, with a degree in Environmental Science and Policy from California State University, Long Beach.
Kristin KnoxProgram Manager
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. At TEC, Kristin is responsible for program budget tracking tools and processes and acts as a liaison between operational departments and program facilitators to enhance organizational efficiency.
Nicol ManzanaresProgram Manager
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 NovellProgram Manager
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 from Humboldt State University.
Taylor RosettiProgram Manager
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 Partnerships and other programs. Prior to TEC, Taylor worked as a Senior Analyst at Blue Garnet, a boutique social impact consulting firm. She holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from the College of William and Mary, where she studied marketing, entrepreneurship, and environmental science & policy.
Siria SalasProgram Manager
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 University of Phoenix. Siria holds a California Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential with a Bilingual, Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certification. Throughout her career, Siria has served as a general manager and regional trainer with a national optical retailer, as a guest educator in the South Bay Union and Chula Vista Elementary Schools District, and a classroom educator with South Bay Union School District.
Angela VaszilyProgram Manager
Angela Vaszily, Program Manager, supports operations and funding and financing for I-REN and SoCalREN Public Agency Programs to support project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects. Angela has over six years of experience in project and program management implementing energy projects for public agencies, where she supported local government agencies in Southern California with energy efficiency resources. She has experience in program design, project management, benchmarking, green building practices, and data analysis, and holds a Master of Science in Environmental Studies from Cal State Fullerton and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Michigan State University.
Ian WrightProgram Manager
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 WhitehouseProgram Manager
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 has a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Sociology from Gettysburg.
Emma VoController
Emma Vo, Controller, directs activities related to the financial close and reporting process. She is responsible for producing internal financial reporting. In addition, she sets policy and processes to support GAAP and other accounting requirements. Her leadership entails leading, motivate and develop the team to perform at a high level of efficiency and accuracy. 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. Emma holds a B.A. in Business Organizational Management with emphasis in Accounting from Vanguard University.
Chris AlanoAccounting Supervisor
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 holds a B.A. in Business Management Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Christina VanciuProgram Analyst
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.
Erica AlvarezProject Accountant
Erica Alvarez is a Project Accountant for The Energy Coalition. She supports over 12+ projects, including the CEC grant-funded Advanced Energy Community project. With more than 7 years of experience in accounting and policy work, she brings valuable expertise to her role. Erica holds a B.A. in International Relations Global Business from the University of Southern California. She has a deep passion for business and policy work, and her previous endeavors have involved tackling important issues, such as addressing the education gap in lower-income communities.
Tracey IgawaProject Accountant
Tracey Igawa is a Project Accountant at The Energy Coalition (TEC) that has over 8 years of experience in accounting. She has worked in a variety of industry such equipment finance, banking, insurance, and in logistics. Tracey has a degree in Liberal Arts and Business Administration that focus in Accounting.
Mariana TiruProject Accountant
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 of Economic Studies of Bucharest, Romania and a diploma in Accounting and Business Management for Stratford Career Institute.
Tyler AguirreProject Manager
Tyler Aguirre supports energy project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She has over eight years of experience in the environmental and energy sectors in Southern California. Before TEC, Tyler previously worked as a Customer Programs Manager for Clean Power Alliance. She holds a Master of Public Policy from UCLA and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Spanish from Trinity University.
John BazzoHR Project Manager
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 the internal needs of our teams and organization are met so we can better focus on achieving our mission.
Alina BontoProject Manager
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 and commercial new construction projects. Alina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and a minor in Business Administration from Whittier College.
Robinson ChigitiProject Manager
Robinson Chigiti, Project Manager, supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for 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 Los Angeles and served as an administrative assistant for the Center for Community and & Fam Services, Inc. Robinson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Punjab University (India), a post-graduate degree in Laws from Pune University (India), and a paralegal certificate from El Camino College.
Jalen ChoyProject Manager
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 his fellows and host partners by providing insight into program policies and requirements, conflict resolution, and mentorship support. Jalen is also a Subject Matter Expert/advisor for the Public Power-Up EV Charger program. Moving away from project implementation and outreach, Jalen serves the program by guiding program processes, decisions, and reporting. Jalen received his B.A. in Environmental Studies and minor in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Maura ConnollyProject Manager
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 from Wake Forest University.
Ashley CooperProject Manager
Ashley Cooper supports communities in advancing energy efficiency as a project manager for The Energy Coalition. She has over ten years of experience working with local government agencies, seven years of experience working with Community Choice Aggregation while expanding into an office of Sustainability, and subsequent accomplishments. Ashley previously worked in the City of Pico Rivera as a Project Coordinator in the Office of Sustainability, overseeing large energy projects and managing program budgets for Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME).
Jazmine DahiProject Manager
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 implement innovative strategies that build local resilience. Before joining The Energy Coalition, Jazmine was a Project Manager supporting sizeable real estate firms in achieving LEED and Fitwel certifications for their portfolios. Jazmine holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management, with a minor in Sustainability in the Built Environment, from The University of California, Davis. She is pursuing her Masters in Suitability Management and Policy at California State University, Long Beach.
Nadeem ElsewehyProject Manager
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.
William EnglehartProject Manager
William Englehart is a Project Manager at The Energy Coalition (TEC) and has extensive experience in the energy and power sector within the United States and abroad. Before his work at TEC, William served as an analyst with Solaris Global Partners, an international investment and consultancy firm supporting the deployment of private capital in emerging and developing economies, and with Verdant Associates, a consultancy firm based out of Berkley, California, working on the state’s IOU’s distributed resource energy planning (DREP) data portals. William graduated from Pitzer College with a degree in Energy & Security Studies (self-designed major) and is a United States Marine Corps veteran. William is based out of Los Angeles, CA.
Nataliia HamidiProject Manager
Nataiia Hamidi, Project Manager, 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 Institute at the University of California, San Diego, and a Bachelors and Masters in Geography and Environmental Management from Lomonosov Moscow State University.
Allison HangProject Manager
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 certificate in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies from Stanford University as well as a Master’s from UC Berkeley and a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity University in History.
Amanda HassanProject Manager
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 in American Government from the University of California Santa Barbara.
Tess HooperProject Manager
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 placement of fellows and is a point person between the fellows and their host sites. Prior to joining TEC, Tess was a Biologist and Environmental Planner for Rincon Consultants, Inc., where she conducted biological field surveys and wrote Biological Resource Assessments as well as General Plan updates. Tess received her Master’s from the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management in 2020, where she managed a group thesis project on the analysis of the environmental impacts of environmental education on nature preserves. Additionally, she holds a B.A in Environmental Studies and a B.S in Outdoor Adventure Leadership from Ithaca College.
Bryan IwamotoProject Manager
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 program. He also has past non-profit experience and worked with the Irvine Ranch Conservancy on native habitat restoration and managing protected public lands. Bryan has a B.S. in City and Regional Planning with a Minor in Sustainable Environments from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
KarbaProject Manager
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 well as a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Management from UC Santa Barbara.
Elaina LeeProject Manager
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 a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from San Jose State University. She is currently pursuing her MBA in Sustainability at Bard College, further enhancing her expertise in driving sustainable initiatives
Maxime Le MévelProject Manager
Maxime Le Mevel supports the implementation of a portfolio of energy resiliency projects at TEC through the I-REN Program. Maxime is a seasoned professional in environmental engineering, project management, and cleantech entrepreneurship. His interest lies in developing a climate-resilient infrastructure. His diverse experience spans from co-founding a company to improve the critical mineral supply chain’s sustainability, managing public agencies’ energy projects, leading strategic initiatives to support the organization’s growth, crafting carbon accounting tools, and evaluating biodiversity impacts for Fortune 500 companies. Maxime holds a master’s degree from ESTP in Civil Engineering and UCLA in Civil and Environmental Engineering, specializing in Environmental and Water Resources. He received the Leadership in Sustainability certificate from UCLA, has been a LEED Green Associate since 2019, and recently became a certified ScrumMaster.
Natalie LouisProject Manager
As a Project Manager, Natalie supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Natalie works in collaboration with SoCalREN project managers supporting Public Agencies with energy efficiency projects by preparing and presenting project deliverables throughout the project delivery process, and by preparing incentive applications. Natalie holds a B.A. in Sustainability from San Diego State University.
Jamie MartinProject Manager
Jamie is a Senior Project Coordinator who supports engagement and enrollments on the Network Services team for The Energy Coalition. She also works closely with Regional Partners to extend our reach of services and provides GIS support across various programs. Jamie has a Bachelor’s in Human Geography and a Land Use and Environmental Planning certificate from California State University, Chico.
Tyson MurphyProject Manager
Leah MyhreProject Manager
Leah Myhre (she/her) is a Project Manager for the Strategic Energy Planning team at The Energy Coalition (TEC). Since earning her Master of Public Policy from the USC Price School in 2015, Leah has amassed a diverse set of skills within the environmental policy sector, ranging from energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable fisheries, stormwater pollution prevention, and environmental education. Following a 5-year stint in Seattle, Leah returned to Southern California in 2021. By leveraging her experience with local governments, stakeholder engagement, and energy policy, she joined TEC to focus on community energy resilience planning and building a clean energy future.
Vanida NgeamProject Manager
Vanida Ngeam, Project Manager, manages marketing, communication, outreach, and event coordination across TEC, focusing on workforce development initiatives and SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Prior to her current role at TEC, Vanida served as an Americorps Climate Corps fellow at The Energy Coalition, planning an executing hands-on STEM events and activities for K-8th grade students. Vanida holds a Bachelors of Science in Biology with a Minor in Global Sustainability from the University of California, Irvine.
Jasmine PinedaProject Manager
Jasmine Pineda is a Project Manager for The Energy Coalition and supports the Education and Workforce Development Team’s California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) program through recruitment, onboarding, and service placement. She serves as a Regional Supervisor to fellows and host partners within the Inland region and provides mentorship and career guidance to emerging sustainability professionals. Additionally, she leads monthly training sessions focused on organic waste and edible food recovery. Before joining TEC, Jasmine was a program assistant with Sustainable Horizons Institute and an education and engagement fellow with TEC through Climate Corps AmeriCorps. Jasmine received her B.S. in Sustainability Studies from the University of California, Riverside, where she served as a student supervisor at UCR’s Office of Sustainability, leading community outreach initiatives focused on expanding sustainability education and resources across campus. Additionally, she received her M.S. in Environmental Science & Policy from Johns Hopkins University.
Timothy RedmondProject Manager
Tim provides project management support for The Energy Coalition. He has over a decade of experience in project development and construction management in both the public and private sectors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts and has studied Energy Systems Engineering at San Francisco State University.
Don RiesSenior Technical Advisor
Don Ries provides senior technical and advisory support services for The Energy Coalition’s energy programs. Don is an electric utility expert with over thirty years of experience, including hands-on project management, contract and procurement management, facility operations and management, and significant supervisory expertise. Don holds six professional certifications, including being a Certified Energy Manager, and has been published multiple times.
Nenetzin RodriguezProject Manager
Nenetzin Rodriguez, Project Manager on the ME&O team, supporting outreach efforts on the Advanced Homes feature of the BAAEC project and other outreach initiatives. Before TEC, Nenetzin was a Project Director for a public health nonprofit called Day One, where she managed the development and implementation of environmental projects and programs for underserved communities in the San Gabriel Valley. She worked for over 8 years in the public health and nonprofit sectors, fostering equitable health and environmental outcomes with community-based organizations, small municipalities, school districts, and others. She is an AmeriCorps alumni through City Year and CSU STEM VISTA. She is a former Congressional Fellow for Congressman Jimmy Gomez of CA 34th District. Nenetzin holds a Master of Science in Public Administration from CSULA, a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology with a Minor in Music from UC Riverside, a Certified Home Improvement Salesperson, and a California Naturalist Certification.
Anthony SeguraProject Manager
As a Project Manager, Anthony supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Prior to joining TEC, Anthony was a Senior Analyst at the Western Riverside Council of Governments, where he supported local governments agencies in both San Bernardino and Riverside Counties with energy efficiency resources. He has a Masters of Public Administration from California Baptist University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in Natural Science from University of California, Riverside.
Mallory SchaeferProject Manager
As Project Manager with The Energy Coalition, Mallory supports engagement and enrollment goals, collaborates with Regional Partners, and . She previously served two AmeriCorps VISTA terms in Flagstaff, Arizona, where she supported a variety of initiatives, including acquiring funding and developing a curriculum for a Makerspace in an off-grid rural school. Mallory holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Northern Arizona University.
Art TorresProject Manager
Art Torres, C.P.M., is a Project Manager supporting energy efficiency projects. He is a procurement professional with a Certified Purchasing Manager designation. His expertise lies in public works procurement, risk management, and strategic sourcing. Art contributes to TEC as the procurement lead, participating in RFP, SOW development, and procurement consulting available to all TEC customers. Art is also a resource for the Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (EECBG). He holds a B.A. in Economics from UCLA and an MBA from West Coast University and is active in the California Association of Public Procurement Officers (CAPPO).
Kevin TorresProject Manager
Kevin graduated from UCLA in 2014 with a degree in geography/environmental studies. From there, he began his career in the environmental health services field. He worked with several firms performing field inspections for asbestos, lead, mold, and indoor air quality. He completed a data analytics boot camp and then made a career switch to focus on energy. The Energy Coalition hired him to work with public agencies to secure incentives for implementing energy efficiency retrofits. He moved to ev.energy and helped New York area utilities implement an incentives-based passive managed charging program. He’s returned to The Energy Coalition and is contributing to the Public Power-Up team. He’s focused on assisting public agencies with constructing EV charging infrastructure.
Udval TsolmonkhuuProject Manager
Udval supports the implementation of the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She has over three years of experience supporting various environmental engagement and educational events and social media marketing campaigns. Prior to TEC, Udval served as a Social Marketing Intern for The Uplifters’ Prima where she assisted in research and analysis and crafted the company’s social media marketing strategy. Udval holds a Bachelor of of Arts in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Professional Writing from University of California, Santa Barbara.
Elsie VarelaProject Manager
Elsie Varela, Project Manager, supports energy efficiency project delivery for public agencies at TEC through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She focuses on Data Analysis, Metrics Reporting, Program Operations, Financing, Invoicing, and overall Data Organization. She is passionate about environmental/social justice, has five+ years of experience in community outreach and engagement, is bilingual in English and Spanish and has a focused interest in Water/Wastewater projects. Before TEC, Elsie obtained a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of California, San Diego.
Alex WheelerProject Manager
Presley AvilesSenior Project Coordinator
As a Senior Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition, Presley supports project delivery for public agency energy efficiency and distributed energy resources projects through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She has over two years of experience supporting environmental and energy conservation initiatives and supports the Sustainability Service Corps fellows as a scope supervisor. Presley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environment & Society from California State University, East Bay.
Billie HervasSenior Project Coordinator
Billie is a Senior Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition and supports the organization’s marketing and outreach efforts and programs, specifically SoCalREN Public Agency Programs and Energy is Everything. She has three years of experience with design and digital communications with a focus on energy and sustainability. Her role is to increase each program’s visibility by developing and managing social media content, monthly newsletters, print and digital collaterals the team needs.
Monica InouyeSenior Project Coordinator
Monica supports project delivery for energy efficiency projects at TEC in collaboration with SoCalREN project managers and public agencies. She is passionate about implementing strategies that positively impact communities disproportionately affected by climate change. She has experience in community engagement, data analysis, technical and narrative writing, and science communication. Her interests include intersecting energy technology, environmental justice, and progressive policies. Her background is in scientific research, and she studied chemistry and materials science and engineering at California State University Fullerton and Johns Hopkins University.
Rachel MoralesSenior Project Coordinator
As a Senior Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition, Rachel supports project delivery for public agency energy efficiency and distributed energy resources projects through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Prior to her role at TEC, Rachel worked at environmental nonprofit organizations, where she facilitated community outreach events, supported partnership developments, and assisted with educational events. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration on Earth Science from the University of California, San Diego.
Audrey NguyenSenior Project Coordinator
Audrey Nguyen, Sr. Project Coordinator, specializes in video production; from script development to film direction to post-production editing and animations, Audrey can support video development along every step. In addition to long-form videos, Audrey leads production of TEC’s short-form videos for various social media platforms. As part of the commnication team, she also supports general social media projects, marketing, communication, and outreach efforts across TEC. Prior to TEC, Audrey coordinated volunteer projects and events at the Cayton Children’s Museum (formerly known as the Zimmer Children’s Museum), supported general educational programming, and aided capital fundraising efforts.
Orson SpenceSenior Project Coordinator
Orson provides data analysis, data architecture, and internal automation development support for The Energy Coalition. He previously worked as an Analyst at Ares Management and Guy Carpenter. Orson holds a B.S. in Data Science and Math from Northeastern University.
Bianca AviñaProject Coordinator
Bianca Aviña is a Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition. She supports the organization’s education and workforce development initiatives, such as Energy is Everything and California Climate Action Corps, through community outreach, student-facing event coordination, educator engagement, and supervision of AmeriCorps fellows. Prior to TEC, Bianca was an educator at San Diego State University with a passion for directing student support and outreach programs. She holds a B.A. in Sociology and an M.A. in Postsecondary Education & Leadership from SDSU.
Alex BinzenProject Coordinator
Amanda ButcherProject Coordinator
Amanda Butcher provides support to the Program Operations and Financing team at TEC. Previously, Amanda was a Sustainability Service Corps fellow supporting TEC’s Energy is Everything education program and worked as a geologist in the Los Angeles area. Amanda holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geological Sciences and a minor in Philosophy from Tufts University.
Brennan ConsenzaProject Coordinator
Brennan Cosenza, Project Coordinator, specializes in The Energy Coalition’s I-REN energy services. He supports the I-REN team with project implementation, program strategies, and public sector communications. Brennan has been at The Energy Coalition for two years, first as a benchmarking fellow with AmeriCorps and now as a Project Coordinator. Brennan attended the University of Redlands and has a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Business with a minor in Spatial Studies (GIS).
Daniel DajerSenior Project Coordinator
Daniel Dajer is a Senior Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition. He supports project delivery for public agency energy efficiency and distributed energy resources projects through the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs and internal initiative development. He has over two years of experience supporting environmental and energy conservation initiatives. Daniel completed a trade school program from Everblue, where he trained in building analytics and sustainability. He possesses an accredited license for building performance analytics.
Itzel GallardoProject Coordinator
As a Project Coordinator with The Energy Coalition, Itzel supports energy efficiency project delivery for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She previously served as an AmeriCorps CivicSpark fellow with the City of Encinitas, where she reported on the City’s annual Climate Action Plan implementation progress and managed projects supporting their energy efficiency and decarbonization goals. Itzel holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning from the University of California, Davis.
Sophie KaslowProject Coordinator
Sophie provides support for SoCalREN as a project coordinator for The Energy Coalition. She has over five years of experience in business operations, including project finance. Sophie previously worked in various business-focused roles, including as a program and outreach manager for a small nonprofit focused on community building through volunteering. Sophie holds a degree in Business administration, focusing on Entrepreneurship, from Loyola Marymount University and is pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies from Santa Monica College.
Angelique LopezProject Coordinator
Angelique Lopez is a Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition within the Marketing, Education, and Outreach department. She supports the Community Engagement and Outreach team and the implementation of the Pomona Activated for Community Transformation and Sustainability (Pomona ACTS) and the Healthy Stores Refrigeration Program (HSRP). Prior to joining TEC, Angelique served as a Project Director at Day One, a public health non-profit in the San Gabriel Valley. With four years of experience in project management, community engagement and outreach, and stakeholder development, she has successfully collaborated with underserved communities, community-based organizations, city officials, and school districts to drive project success. Angelique holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University, Long Beach.
Leslie LopezProject Coordinator
Leslie Lopez is a Project Coordinator supporting energy efficiency project delivery for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Before joining TEC, Leslie helped deliver EV charging systems to the commercial sector. In addition, she has experience in energy use analysis for EVSE incentives and energy efficiency audits. Leslie holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UC San Diego, specializing in Renewable Energy and Environmental Flows (REEF) and minoring in Urban Studies and Planning. Leslie is committed to becoming an active proponent in the clean energy transition with an environmental justice focus. She has demonstrated this passion through her involvement with Terra.do, Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS), Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE), and more.
Bahar PahlevaniProject Coordinator
Bahar is a Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition and supports education and workforce development initiatives through community outreach, educator engagement, curriculum and training development, and supervision of Americorps fellows. Before officially joining the organization, she was an AmeriCorps fellow with TEC through the Sustainability Service Corps. Before TEC, Bahar worked in veterinary medicine and wildlife conservation research with universities, zoos, and state agencies. She has a B.S. in Animal Biology, a Minor in Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati, and an M.S. in Conservation Medicine from Tufts University.
Quinn PettitProject Coordinator
Quinn is a Project Coordinator for The Energy Coalition and supports the Education and Workforce Development team implementing the California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) program. She is a Regional Supervisor to fellows and host partners in the program within the greater Los Angeles region. Prior to her work at TEC, Quinn worked at several environmental non-profit organizations, tackling issues such as urban greening, water conservation, and environmental education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environmental Policy and a minor in Gender Studies from the University of Southern California.
Owen Wise-PierikProject Coordinator
Owen oversees and supervises a cohort of California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) members across various service sites throughout Northern California. He helps train, recruit, and manage the next generation of sustainability professionals. He maintains positive and constructive relationships with staff at organizational sites doing the daily work in the communities we partner with. Before working with The Energy Coalition, Owen worked as an organizer and advocate in public health and tobacco control, taught English as a second language in Vietnam, and served as an AmeriCorps VISTA member at two non-profit organizations. Owen has a B.A. in Community Development from Portland State University.
Ashley TangProject Coordinator
Ashley is a Project Coordinator at The Energy Coalition and supports project delivery for a portfolio of energy efficiency projects for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Before TEC, she spent over five years in project management and program development in sustainability, advocacy, and humanitarian aid across Asia, Africa, and North America. Ashley holds a Master’s in Sustainable Development Management from Sunway University, Malaysia, and is proficient in greenhouse gas accounting, life-cycle analysis, and ESG. She is an active volunteer and member of the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, Women and Climate, Re-Earth Initiative, and USGBC-CA, committing to driving positive change in the world.
Emily TorresProject Coordinator
Emily Torres, Project Coordinator, supports energy efficiency projects for public agencies within SoCalREN and CCLEAP’s network for The Energy Coalition. She has over six years of experience in the public sector, working in the City Manager’s Office, Procurement, Housing, Economic Development, and Parks and Recreation. Before joining TEC, Emily was a Management Analyst in the City Manager’s Office. Emily holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Cal State University San Marcos.
Cassandra VierraProject Manager
Cassandra Vierra is a Project Manager who supports energy efficiency projects and the project delivery process for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. She previously served as an energy efficiency intern for the City of San Jose, where she reported on the City’s energy conservation strategies, benchmarked the City’s municipal portfolio to ensure AB802 compliance, and managed projects supporting their energy efficiency and decarbonization goals. Cassandra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and minored in Environmental Impact Assessment at San Jose State University.
Maddi VilasProject Coordinator
Maddi Vilas is a Project Coordinator supporting the Education and Workforce Development team for The Energy Coalition, based out of TEC’s San Diego office. She supports the California Climate Action Corps as a Regional Supervisor and manages lesson supply and shipping for the education team. Maddi’s background includes over five years in Environmental and Outdoor education, where she taught at various Northern and Southern California organizations. Before TEC, Maddi worked in the Urban Forestry field and implemented a county-wide tree sustainability program. Maddi holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a minor in Education from UC Santa Cruz.
Daniel YimProject Coordinator
Daniel Yim is a Project Coordinator who supports TEC’s energy efficiency work with public agencies by assisting with project delivery and incentive application. Before joining TEC, Daniel was a Sustainability Service Corps Fellow with TEC’s Energy is Everything program. Daniel has a B.S. in Marine and Coastal Science from the University of California, Davis, and a M.S. in Interdisciplinary Marine and Estuarine Science from San Francisco State University.
Jennifer ValerioOffice Administrator
Jennifer Valerio, Project Coordinator, provides executive and secretarial support to TEC’s Vice President, including coordinating meetings and tracking reporting deliverables. She also provides project delivery manual change management support for the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs. Jennifer has over twenty-two years of experience working in complex, highly sensitive, and rapidly changing office environments, providing a wide array of executive, secretarial, and administrative support. She holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from Long Beach City College.
Our Board members
Robert KeeganChairman
Robert Keegan is the managing partner of Keegan, Werlin & Pabian, LLP. He specializes in Energy, Regulatory, and Public Utility Law. Before entering private law practice in 1988, Robert was a commissioner for two terms at the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities from 1983–1988 and prior to that he was deputy regional counsel at the U.S. Dept. of Energy. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Northeast Gas Association and former president and current treasurer of the Society of Gas Lighting.
Craig PerkinsPresident
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 25 years. Craig has extensive experience designing and implementing energy programs and policies that involve outreach strategies to key participant groups, including the creation of regional energy networks, the Bassett Avocado Advanced Energy Community project, and the launch of California’s first Sustainable City Plan. Craig has also played a key leadership role in shaping various California regulatory policies. Craig holds a B.A. in sociology from UC Berkeley, and Master’s degrees in political science and Latin American studies from UCLA and in public administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Allison Hart, PhDSecretary
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 her work with the City of Irvine, Allison was the Executive Director of Human Resources for the City of Santa Ana. She has extensive experience leading teams to design and implement public purpose programs and startup organizations. Allison has a B.A. in Political Science and an M.P.A from The University of Colorado, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from USC.
Michael Brown, PhDMember
Michael Brown has worked in environmental management for almost 25 years. Currently a partner at Brown and Wilmanns Environmental LLC, he provides strategic and technical consulting to improve environmental performance in various industries. Previously, Brown directed the Environmental Assessment Program at Patagonia Inc., and prior to that he oversaw environmental programs for the State of Massachusetts and the City of Irvine. In addition to his current consulting activities, he is the case studies editor for the Journal of Industrial Ecology. He holds an MRP and a PhD in environmental health from Cornell University.
Todd CampbellMember
Todd Campbell is the Vice President of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs for Clean Energy Fuels, North America’s leader in clean transportation technology. Prior to his position at Clean Energy Fuels, he served as the Policy and Science Director for the Coalition for Clean Air, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring clean air for California. In addition to Campbell’s environmental and transportation expertise, he was elected to the Burbank City Council in 2003 and finished his first term of office as Mayor. He holds a Masters in Environmental Management from Yale University and a Masters in Public Policy from the University of Southern California (USC). He also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Coalition for Clean Air and the Green Advisory Board for the California League of Conservation Voters.
Charlie CarlsonMember
Charlie Carlson retired as Principal Consultant at Cottingham & Butler in 2020. He has over 50 years human capital consulting and executive experience throughout the United States, including a decade as a TEC HR consultant. Charlie was a partner in Carlson Dettmann Consulting and CEO of Survey Research Associates which was acquired by Gallup, Inc. and was head of human resources at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He holds a Masters in public policy and administration with a specialty in human resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BA in political science and economics from the University of Illinois.
In all the work we do, TEC recognizes the interconnectedness of energy and sustainability with environmental and social justice. TEC takes a holistic approach, supporting progress towards several UN sustainable development goals.
Frequently asked questions
Get the basics you need to know about TEC
What do you do at TEC?
We partner with communities of all kinds, including cities, counties, and schools to create an affordable and accessible clean energy future for all. Informed by our deep experience and knowledge of the energy sector, we customize our support to help you turn big energy goals into results.
When was TEC founded?
We’ve been around the block a time or two. TEC was founded in the midst of the 1970s energy crisis. With nearly 50 years of experience, we understand California’s energy history.
Do you accept donations?
We do not collect donations or fundraise like a traditional nonprofit. Instead, all our funding comes from grants and client contracts.
Are you a consulting firm?
TEC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, but in some ways we do operate like a consulting firm. Instead of collecting donations like traditional nonprofits, we provide professional expertise to clients to fund our work. But unlike traditional consulting firms, we are mission-driven and overseen by a Board of Directors. Think of it like “consulting with a conscience.”
Who does TEC work with?
TEC partners with local governments, utility companies, regional energy networks, community choice aggregators, state agencies, community-based organizations, school districts, and more. If you’re looking to create a cleaner energy future, we want to work with you!
Where do you work?
TEC has four offices across California and a distributed workforce across the state. We have local knowledge of specific needs in communities across California, so we currently focus our work on California. However, we have also partnered with organizations in Arizona, Vermont, and even organizations as far away as Sweden! If you think TEC’s powerful network and deep knowledge of the energy sector could help your community, let’s talk.
Are you a utility company? A solar company?
Nope! TEC is an independent nonprofit organization. We often partner with other energy industry organizations, including utility companies, regional energy networks, community choice aggregators, technology providers, and community organizations on projects that are creating a clean energy future.
Is it pronounced “T-E-C” or “TECH”?
We refer to ourselves as “tech”!
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