Andrew Chow Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Half Moon Bay, California, Us

Portfolio Program Manager for launching new Inflation Reduction Act State Programs across the country funded by HOMES and HEAR federal programs. Over $8.5 billion available to state energy offices by Dept of Energy (DOE) to fund home electrification and energy efficiency rebates.

Richmond, California, Us

As a Product Applications Engineer at SunPower I have led mission-critical programs and performed alpha/beta validation testing for new products. My responsibilities at SunPower include:Program Management: Spearheaded the creation of a grid profile program in response to IEEE 1547-2018 and UL 1741-SB enforcement across the United States. In 2023, over 50% of SunPower projects required new Grid Profiles to align with state interconnection regulations. I led a cross-functional team, resulting in a substantial reduction in grid profile development lead times from 90 days to just 5 days (~94%). I was a Primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) on grid profiles at SunPower, serving as the key contact for utility and interconnection working group communications.Apps Engineering: Conducted installation, commissioning tests, and alpha/beta testing of various storage and inverter products, including those from brands such as Tesla, Enphase, Solis, Franklin, Soluna, GroWatt, SMA, and LG.Program Management: Led the Voice of the Customer Program, actively seeking and ranking feedback from Installers, Homeowners, and Dealers to inform the Product Development Roadmap and implement closed-loop learning processes.Program Management: Championed the creation of a SunVault Service Kit, effectively eliminating lead times for RMA'd parts and subsequently reducing overall project lead times by 7-30 days.Operations: Established a Products Team SharePoint Site to enhance file-sharing efficiency, create a centralized product knowledge base, and formalize organizational procedures. This initiative aimed to streamline internal processes and improve collaboration within the team.

Oakland, Ca, Us

Lead Database and Software Program Manager, Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)Energy Solutions is the database provider for the CPUC's $813M+ Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP). I led a team of 4+ operations staff and worked closely with a team of 10+ in-house software development staff to implement new features and maintain the SGIP database. Regularly led client meetings with the SGIP Program Administrators (PG&E, SCE, SCG, CSE) to discuss regulatory proceedings, manage program budgets, and discuss database implementation and feature development. Planned and managed a $4M+ project budget through regular resource allocation assessments, deliverable summaries, and client invoice approval. Led SGIP software tech support for our utility clients and program participants with a team of 6+ staff using Freshdesk software and automation. Lead Project Manager, CEC Product Evaluation Hub: Plug Loads and EVSEManaged a team of engineers and technology experts in conducting internal power consumption and demand response testing on smart plugs/power strips and EVSE Chargers in collaboration with UC Davis, UC Berkeley, and LBNL. We published our results on https://energyproductevaluations.org/ as a purchasing resource for institutional buyers. This role includes budget management, external partner coordination, and leading regular project meetings.Operations Support Lead for:California Solar Initiative - ThermalDuke Midstream/Upstream Program (Lighting, HVAC, Foodservice)Southern California Public Power Authority Upstream HVACResponsible for leading our customer support teams through helpdesk/inbox management and direct phone support. Also collaborated with client project managers to generate reports, slide decks, and ad-hoc quality assurance activities.

Oakland, Ca, Us

Programs:Operations Support: Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)Operations Support: California Solar Initiative - ThermalOperations Support: Duke Midstream/Upstream Program (Lighting, HVAC, Foodservice)Operations Support: Southern California Public Power Authority Upstream HVAC

Berkeley, California, Us

Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory (RAEL) ResearcherProject 1: SELF-SWITCH model in San Joaquin Valley with CEC & Self-Help EnterprisesDeveloped a site suitability analysis of renewable energy resources adjacent to DACsPresent project goals during lab meetings about solar and biogas capacityProject 2: Greenhouse Gas Accounting Methodology for Laikipia County, Kenya Developed an emissions methodology for livestock/wildlife populations in Laikipia, KenyaAnalyzed soil organic and above ground carbon data using QGIS mapping software

Oakland, Ca, Us

• Accelerated utility adoption of midstream programs by leading a team in creating a customer touchpoint program consisting of data management and a suite of marketing materials (Adobe InDesign)• Optimized energy efficiency rebate data in Excel and Python (pandas) for the customer touchpoint program• Presented touchpoint program and marketing materials to utility clients and CEO

Oakland, Ca, Us

Team Leader for the UC Berkeley Solar Spring Break Program with GRID Alternatives and the Student and Environmental Resource Center (SERC). Installed 10kW of solar arrays on 2 underserved households as a team leader of 24 Berkeley students on Spring BreakFundraised $10,000 through grants, corporate sponsorships, and crowdfunding to purchase solar panels Facilitated and taught a 2-unit UC Berkeley sponsored course on solar energy and environmental justice

Public Works Department Intern in the Transportation Engineering Division - Developed a Pedestrian Plan for Las Trampas Rd. in Alamo, CA and Williamette Rd in Kensington, CA - Created designs for project using CAD and onsite measurements - Calculated Cost Estimate for Project- Assisted with various projects including the Bay Trail Gap Closure and Bailey Rd. Bike & Ped. Plan- Input Collision Data into Excel Database

B.S., Sustainable Energy Engineering

High School Diploma