Originally aired March 19, 2015
SSF and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) of the U.S. Department of Energy present an introduction to NREL’s unique research-based capabilities across a wide spectrum of renewable energy and energy efficiency focus areas. The session covers technology applications for institutional settings including site screening and assessment, net-zero energy building design and retrofit, microgrid evaluations, transportation, data center optimization, and the latest capabilities across Energy Systems Integration.
Larry Simpson
Program Manager, Willdan Energy SolutionsLarry Simpson is Program Manager at Willdan Energy Solutions. He was previously President of Blue Springs Energy (now part of Willdan) and Director of the Renewable Energy Network of Entrepreneurs in Western New York (RENEW NY), bringing extensive experience in institutional renewable energy deployment.
Brett Oakleaf
Senior Engineer, National Renewable Energy LaboratoryBrett Oakleaf is a Senior Engineer at NREL with over 20 years of broad utility experience, including business development, resource planning, project management, and operations spanning transmission, distribution, marketing, trading, and generation. His work focuses on energy systems analysis for government and institutional clients.
Otto Van Geet
Senior Engineer, Federal Energy Management Program, National Renewable Energy LaboratoryOtto Van Geet is a Senior Engineer at NREL involved in the design, construction, and operation of energy-efficient research facilities including labs, data centers, and general-use buildings. His expertise spans renewables screening and assessment, passive solar building design, photovoltaic system design for on- and off-grid applications, energy audits, and GHG reduction for building communities.
