Austin Paul

Manage residential Demand Response (DR) operations across the ERCOT, PJM, and ISO-NE wholesale markets, including the Massachusetts Clean Peak Standard (CPS) program.

Lead the Voluntary Carbon Credit (VCC) strategy for EV charging, monetizing emissions reductions in the voluntary carbon market with specialized expertise in the Verra Verified Carbon Standard (VCS).

Supported customers participating in wholesale energy market Demand Response (DR) programs across ERCOT, PJM, MISO, CAISO, and NYISO. I helped facilitate the integration of residential DERs into market programs that supported grid reliability and resiliency. I served as the primary liaison for customers, ensuring a seamless enrollment experience of devices such as smart thermostats, water heaters,

Assist clients in identifying and capturing federal, state, and local funding opportunities for their energy related projects. This includes projects focused on solar + storage deployment, electric vehicle manufacturing, EV charging, wind generation, geothermal systems, micro grids, and other smart grid functions.

Assess technical and financial feasibility of renewable energy projects, providing

Worked as Senior Consultant, Energy Advisory at Baker Tilly US.

Served as the program lead for market rate and affordable high efficiency new homes programs for local utilities, offering financial incentives and assistance to production and custom homebuilders constructing homes that exceed IECC code. Responsibilities included, the overall direction, management, quality control and completion of program deliverables, including forecasting, budgeting, invoicing

Managed client and trade ally relationships for an energy efficiency new homes program for local utilities. Main responsibilities included management of the application database, application processing, builder outreach and enrollment, and QAQC tasks.

QAQC involved house plan review, verifying mechanical equipment efficiency ratings, insulation grading, infiltration testing, and using energy rat

Researched available utility energy rebates and incentives for large commercial clients. Submitted and monitored applications based on scope of work. Captured millions of dollars in rebates and incentives for LED retrofits, HVAC system upgrades, refrigeration and new construction. Became a technical expert in these systems and analyzed efficiencies, advising clients on their greatest ROI. Tracked

Managed a cohort of 35 interns for a large corporate account. Worked closely with supervisors to set and manage expectations. Provided guidance and mentorship for young professionals to succeed in their internships.

Facilitated 8 weeks of professional skills curriculum to high school students from undeserved communities throughout the Twin Cities. Fostered collaboration and a sense of community to prepare students for a year long internship.

Supported the Corporate Industrial Hygiene and the Global Lab Environmental Health and Safety divisions for 3M. Managed aspects of the company's training database ensuring technical employees were assigned relevant safety training and provided necessary resources to ensure compliance.

Worked closely with Vegetation Management departments of various utilities companies. Utilized GIS technologies to navigate distribution circuits and identified trees that pose a future hazard. Created work plans for each job site and notified property owners of future work.

Provided general administrative tasks for the Environmental Health Department. Collected water samples from public facilities and analyzed for bacteria and nitrates. Shadowed and assisted staff during health inspections and generated compliance or corrective action reports.

Issued Apr 2023

Issued Jun 2020

Deans's List.
Study Abroad, Italy.
Harry Case Scholarship recipient.
Student Sustainability Inspiration Award.
Major of the Year nominee, 2017.

Graduated with honors.