Michael Shore Email & Phone Number

Asheville, NC, US

Asheville, NC, US

NextPower360 is solving a billion dollar problem in the wind industry. Every year billions of dollars of harvestable wind energy that turns wind turbines is intentionally wasted by the generator to avoid damaging both the generator and the blades. Capturing this wind represents a tremendous business opportunity and can displace up to a gigaton of carbon.

Asheville, North Carolina, US

Please join our LinkedIn Group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8739578/The purpose of the Heart of Waraba is to connect and support sustainable entrepreneurs on their journeys.The Heart of Waraba provides Sustainable Entrepreneurs the opportunity to exchange ideas, expand to new markets, explore financing opportunities, vet business ideas and support.

Asheville, North Carolina, US

www.tprenewable.comTipping Point advises companies at a crossroad and even temporarily joins a management team to empower company leadership, strengthen a business model, improve execution, and raise money.The global economy is approaching a tipping where clean energy can become the dominant source for meeting our energy needs. For the world to achieve.

SustainRNG is an agile, entrepreneurial developer of renewable natural gas projects in the agriculture sector formed to commercialize the advanced methane generation technology under exclusive license from Trane Technologies. With Duke Energy as a significant and active investor in the company, SustainRNG is transforming how the agriculture sector manages.

Greenville, South Carolina, US

• Joined management team to bring business savvy and start up experience to an innovative wind technology. Set the company on a course to validate its technology. Company remains a key client. Key accomplishments include:
• Prototype Unit. Led process to manufacture, site, permit, and build the prototype 1 MW wind turbine.
• Strategy. Collaborated with technology inventor and company founder to develop company vision and strategy, including establishing company purpose, defining customer base, and outlining the long-term exit strategy for.
• Execution. Established company systems for financial management and operations, including building prototype unit and raising capital.

Asheville, NC, US

• Built and implemented business model for the development, construction, maintenance and ownership of solar assets, including utility-scale solar farms. Worked with Board to set strategic direction of the company.
• Financial success & fast growth. Grew FLS Energy from a start-up to a $100 million company with 50 employees in six years. FLS Energy was ranked by INC Magazine as the 46th fastest growing company in the U.S. (2011)..
• Capital. Secured over $100 million in capital, including project equity, low cost debt, mezzanine debt, and corporate equity.
• Culture. Created a company leadership philosophy promoting integrity and engagement. Company surveys show that employees are happy and proud to be part of the FLS Energy team.
• Scaling. Fueled the company’s fast growth through clear systems of communication and establishment of processes that integrate sales, operations, and accounting systems.

New York, New York, US

• Led team in the analysis, development, and negotiation of market-oriented policy solutions to promote clean air and renewable energy.
• Negotiated with Duke Energy and Progress Energy to develop the landmark Clean Smokestack Act of 2002.
• Collaborated with business, scientists, and others to develop national regulations to reduce interstate transport of air pollution and cut mercury pollution from power plans.
• Led the development and negotiation of the North Carolina Renewable Energy & Efficiency Portfolio Standard.

Member of 10 person executive staff of 3400 person agency as special assistant to the Secretary. Led Governor Hunt’s initiatives on air quality, smart growth, water quality, and land conservation. Authored Governor’s plans for Clean Air, Million Acre Initiative, and Hog Waste Management. Also, championed pollution prevention and ISO 14000 to promote.

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Masters Of Science, Environmental Science

Bachelor'S Degree