Energy Manager
Resume:
Robert W. Phillips, PE
Memphis, TN 38125
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Currently seeking a remote position. I am a dedicated professional with over thirty-five years of experience in energy management, with a thorough understanding of the utility business. Capable of assessing energy efficient technologies and performing economic analyses of a wide range of energy projects. I am also a team player who works hard building positive relationships with co-workers and customers. Offering to use all my skills and experience to further the objectives of a respected company and their leadership. ACADEMIC EDUCATION
• Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree – 1981 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Energy Insights – Memphis, TN Owner Current
Completed two technical reviews for projects seeking small business innovative research
(SBIR) grants for the U.S. Department of Energy
Enervest Florida – Ocala, FL Owner May 2014 - January 2018
Provided testimony to the Orlando City Council in favor of their proposed Building Energy and Water Efficiency Strategy sustainability ordinance. The measure passed 5-2 and is now part of the City Charter.
Performed a cost/benefit analysis on the use of battery energy storage as a load shifting strategy for a local college campus. Results showed that the energy lost due to charging and discharging of the battery equaled the benefit of the avoided electric demand charges, yielding no net benefit.
Profiled several commercial buildings in the U.S. DOE Energy Star Portfolio ManagerTM program. Provided analytic services to Duke Energy’s for their business energy efficiency program regulatory filing. Acquired rebates for Sea Dip Beach Resort
(Daytona Beach) for the use of energy efficient air conditioners.
Provided storm damage assessment on the utility grid for Duke Energy Florida after Hurricanes IRMA and MICHAEL.
Duke Energy Florida– Ocala, Florida July 2011 – April 2014 Sr. Commercial Energy Specialist\Program Manager
Supported business energy efficiency audit and incentive programs for a 15-member energy assessment staff.
Organized monthly technical training sessions for business energy assessors and customer service employees. Invited subject matter experts to present on topics covering energy efficient lighting, HVAC, and other end-use technologies. Enhanced program to included continuing education credits for attenders.
Managed the Innovation Incentive energy efficiency rebate program, providing program planning, budgeting, and overseeing day-to-day operations. Responsible for reviewing applications and assuring program compliance. Regularly conducted meetings with employees and customers to review program requirements and discuss application results.
Updated Duke’s Energy’s energy efficiency business lighting program data base with fixture wattage and lumen data of various commercial lighting fixtures, with emphasis on LED lights. Always met tight deadlines for fixture data updates when needed by Energy Assessors.
Organized Progress Energy’s sponsorship and nomination in the 2012 Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual sustainability awards banquet. Progress Energy was awarded one of the chapter’s highest honors, the President’s Award, for their commitment to sustainability, both internally as well as in the communities they serve.
Progress Energy Florida – Ocala, Florida September 2006– July 2011 Commercial Business Energy Assessor/Service Planner Energy Assessor
Conducted energy assessments and administered the energy rebate programs for small business customers across Progress Energy Florida’s service area.
In 2010 was a top performer in the company with over 300 assessments completed, yielding over 400kW reduced and exceeding the individual goal by 10%.
Through membership in the Heart of Florida Chapter of the USGBC, developed relationships with commercial architects, engineers, and builders in the promotion of Progress Energy’s commercial energy efficiency incentives for new construction.
Conducted assessments on businesses for the installation of solar photo-voltaic system installations. Work included a cost benefit analysis of each. Service Planner
Designed electric services and prepared construction work orders for new electric services (underground and overhead) to residential and small commercial customers.
Prepared construction orders and customer contracts for installation of exterior lighting. Florida Power/Progress Energy Florida – Ocala, FL June 1996 – August 2005 Account Executive/Power Quality Engineer
Successfully managed the relationship between Progress Energy and their largest commercial and industrial customers in north Florida.
In 2004, achieved a customer satisfaction score of 9.37 (on a 0-10 scale) against a target of 8.5, which earned recognition by peers as well as a favorable performance appraisal.
Florida Power Corporation – Ocala, FL 1982-1996
Research Engineer/Industrial Services Engineer
Served as the company’s representative to their largest commercial and industrial customers. Corrected a misapplication of an industrial rate for a cement manufacturing facility leading to a $258,000 customer refund and ongoing savings over $4,000 per month.
Researched heat pump water heating, surge protection, and uninterruptible power system (UPS) technologies to see what business opportunities can be afforded the company through the deployment of the technology.
CONTINUING EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
• Florida Professional Engineering Registration
• Completed “Mastering Business Development” Training Series 1997-1999
• U.S. Green Building Council, LEED AP™ BD+C
accreditation
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