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Sarah Barela

@sarahbarela

I lead renewable energy projects through land acquisition, permitting, and utility interconnection.

United States
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At Sunrun, I lead the full lifecycle of 350+ renewable energy projects valued at $5.1M across California and Hawaii.

I drive land acquisition, site optimization, permitting, and utility interconnection strategies across 15 jurisdictions. My work has helped achieve 30–62% faster approvals while maintaining 100% regulatory compliance.

I also introduced technical review protocols that reduced planning issues by 40%, partnering with utilities, landowners, government officials, and community groups to keep projects viable and moving forward.

Previously at SiteWise, I supported infrastructure development through site assessment, land optimization, and compliant gas and electrical line designs. I created GIS-based utility planning materials and used SAP and SharePoint to track milestones, compliance, and project documentation.

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Design 1 Contractor

SiteWise

Mar 2019 - May 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Led infrastructure development initiatives focused on site assessment, land optimization, and utility interconnection. Designed gas and electrical line installations for new residential developments, ensuring compliance with Xcel Energy standards.

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