Sage Announces Expanded Energy Expertise with Two Key Hires
Sage Energy Consulting expands team with two new hires, adding expertise in energy system design and data and financial modeling
San Rafael, Calif. — Sage Energy Consulting, a leader in comprehensive sustainable energy planning, announced two new hires today further supporting energy planning and project management services for businesses, public agencies, and schools.
Shawn Pilney - Sage Senior Project Manager, Implementation
Shawn Pilney is joining their team as a Senior Project Manager, Implementation. Pilney brings experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of renewable energy projects, overseeing 100 renewable energy projects and over 25 years in construction. He joins the team from SB Renewables, and before that Onyx Renewable Partners where he was the Western Project Director. Currently, he’s working with Santa Barbara Unified School District supporting design, construction, and commissioning for solar PV, battery storage, and microgrid resiliency projects at up to 14 District sites.
Ryan Satterlee - Sage Senior Energy Engineer
Ryan Satterlee is joining as a Senior Energy Engineer. Satterlee brings a decade of experience in energy efficiency and a proven track record in modeling building systems to identify and quantify energy and financial savings opportunities. He joins the team from Carbon Lighthouse where he was an Energy Modeling Engineer. He is currently working with Milpitas Unified School District assessing plans to move 200 kW of existing parking canopy solar PV and potentially adding an additional 400+ kW of solar PV at Milpitas High School. The work includes analyzing site energy usage, solar PV system design and energy production, anticipated energy and demand savings, tariff options, and estimated annual and lifetime project savings to help the District determine project viability
“While the last twelve months have not been without their challenges, the clean energy transition has continued,” said Russell Schmit, Chief Operating Officer for Sage. “As the interest in development and deploying clean energy solutions has expanded into new markets, the need for our services has only grown. Adding Shawn and Ryan to our team will allow us to meet increasing demand for high-quality energy planning and asset management services going forward.”
About Sage Energy Consulting
Sage Energy Consulting provides comprehensive energy planning and project management services for businesses, public agencies, and schools. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area with clients nationwide, Sage has managed more than $2 billion of clean energy projects. Sage is a proven partner in cutting emissions and realizing Zero Net Energy goals, with industry-leading expertise in solar arrays, battery storage, energy efficiency, electric vehicle fleet planning, and EV charging Sage is a strategic partner throughout the planning, development, construction, and lifetime of energy systems or microgrids. Learn how to transform your energy portfolio at www.sagerenew.com.