David Bopp Email & Phone Number

Bragg Creek, Alberta, Canada

Owner of SUSTAINabilities Ltd. A sustainability based consulting firm providing secondary research; analysis; white paper creation; and program development, review, and rollout for energy efficiency, electric vehicles, demand response, and distributed energy technologies.Provides consultation services to the Regional Technical Forum, an advisory body to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. In this role, I have developed and/or updated multiple energy efficiency analyses and… Show more Owner of SUSTAINabilities Ltd. A sustainability based consulting firm providing secondary research; analysis; white paper creation; and program development, review, and rollout for energy efficiency, electric vehicles, demand response, and distributed energy technologies.Provides consultation services to the Regional Technical Forum, an advisory body to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. In this role, I have developed and/or updated multiple energy efficiency analyses and their associated program delivery requirements for efficiency program implementation. This work includes regional coordination to support the analysis and presentation to a review board for approval. Show less

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I utilized the last couple years to settle my family in our new neighborhood in Canada and spend paternity leave with my children. During this time I also completed a full gut and remodel of a secondary house on our new property that included a deep energy retrofit.

I managed the residential energy efficiency rebate and loan portfolio for a 50,000+ member electric cooperative. I also worked on community outreach, research, development and implementation for the electric vehicle, solar power, and distributed energy storage pilot programs. These roles placed me in the position as a primary community liason for Flathead Electric Cooperative. My work focused on improvement and innovation and included: research, development, implementation, and promotion… Show more I managed the residential energy efficiency rebate and loan portfolio for a 50,000+ member electric cooperative. I also worked on community outreach, research, development and implementation for the electric vehicle, solar power, and distributed energy storage pilot programs. These roles placed me in the position as a primary community liason for Flathead Electric Cooperative. My work focused on improvement and innovation and included: research, development, implementation, and promotion of programs, data management, member education through presentations, educational seminars, and outreach, building science consultation, and management of our Approved Installer Network. I continually worked to streamline our programs for ease of use by our members and contractors while ensuring consistency and achievement of our goals through collaboration with members, contractors, non-governmental, and governmental organizations. Show less

Kalispell, Mt

I was responsible for the development, management, and promotion of residential energy efficiency programs and Flathead Electric's Efficiency Loan Program. This work required frequent collaboration with local and regional organizations, contractors, and government agencies to ensure the success of initiatives. In this role I served as an initial point of contact for members with any concerns, questions, or inquiries about energy.

Kalispell, Mt

I overhauled and streamlined Flathead Electric’s residential weatherization programs in collaboration with Bonneville Power Administration to complete a reworking of the regional weatherization specifications. I managed Flathead Electric's professional network of Approved Installers. I provided energy use, building science, and codes consultant work for our members and public education through presentations, seminars, outreach, and marketing collateral.

Portland, Oregon Area

A voting member of the Regional Technical Forum and consequently involved in energy efficiency initiative development, review, and validation spanning the Pacific Northwest. This is a non-paid advisory position.

Columbia Falls, Mt

Public education services and presentations. Recruitment, partnership, and education of builders and sub-contractors. Certification and consultation for energy efficient and green residential construction.

Kalispell, Mt

Project lead for timber frame homes and additions. Responsible for layout, cutting, and construction of projects.Research on high efficiency enclosure systems.

Colorado

Oversight of projects; drafting, joinery design, layout, cutting, tracking progress, and finally raising. Management of crew including training, oversight, productivity, and achievement of project goals.

Colorado

Oversight of yard crew for layout and cutting of timber-frames.

Cooke City, Mt

I worked my way up from a seasonal biological field technician to the first field station manager. As the manager I oversaw daily operations of the field station, developed field station policies, and coordinated the operations of the visiting and permanent biological field crews . I was responsible for the hiring, training, and outfitting of field technicians. I was the liaison to the local community for outreach and education and to Yellowstone National Park. I also provided presentations… Show more I worked my way up from a seasonal biological field technician to the first field station manager. As the manager I oversaw daily operations of the field station, developed field station policies, and coordinated the operations of the visiting and permanent biological field crews . I was responsible for the hiring, training, and outfitting of field technicians. I was the liaison to the local community for outreach and education and to Yellowstone National Park. I also provided presentations to school groups and visiting researchers. Show less

Masters Of Science In Sustainability And Adaptation In The Built Environment

This Masters degree uses the concepts of sustainability and adaptation transformation to frame an understanding of the built environment.

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology, General

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Performance Tested Comfort Systems Heat Pump Continuing Education Credits

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Continuing Education Credits from Building Science Corporation

Education record

Performance Tested Comfort Systems Duct Sealing Continuing Education Credits

Nahb Green Standard Certification

Continuing Education

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National Center for Appropriate Technology Certification for HERS, Energy Star, indoor airPLUS, and Builder's Challenge Certifications

Computer Aided Drafting Certificate, Cad/Cadd Drafting And/Or Design Technology/Technician

AutoCAD based certification.

Environmental Education

Graduate Level Courses in Environmental Education

Field Biology Training Program

Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences semester intensive studying in the field and classroom. https://www.manomet.org/