T.R. is a seasoned leader in the clean energy sector, bringing more than a decade of expertise in management and executive roles within the solar industry. He has guided both large and small solar companies, with a strong emphasis on sales, marketing, and finance, and played a key role in advancing solar lending in the Northeast. T.R. earned his MBA from the Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands and was one of the first in the U.S. to achieve NABCEP Technical Sales certification, solidifying his standing as a pioneer in the solar industry.
ABCEP PV Technical Sales, Solar Power Financing, Solar Leasing, Residential Marketing and Sales, Database Marketing, Business Development. Major Account Relationship Management, selling IT Strategy and Management services, IT Consulting Sales.
Specialties: Vendor selection, negotiation, benchmarking, industry analysis, opportunity planning, go-to-market strategy, and channel strategy.
Show Highlight
- The future of solar and storage, highlighting the concept of virtual power plants and the hurdles of battery deployment.
- The founding of Brooklyn Solarworks and the innovative solar canopy product for flat roofs in NYC.
- Solar and storage systems and exploring the Amicus Solar Cooperative for mission-driven initiatives.
- New York City solar incentives: Federal, state, and unique local incentives available.
- The need for innovative solutions, such as solar canopies, to address challenges with solar installations to comply with fire department regulations.
- The integration of solar and storage systems is expected to enhance energy resilience and reliability for homeowners and businesses.
- Virtual power plant concept for distributed energy resources.
- Challenges with battery deployments in NYC due to fire department restrictions.
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Show Resource and Information
- EMO Electric
- Brooklyn Solar Canopy Co
- Brooklyn SolarWorks
- Traction
- EOS – Entrepreneurial Operating System
