Brandon Knight Email & Phone Number

Novi, Michigan, United States

116 Candler, Highland Park, Mi 48203

- Design and build off-grid solar and battery based power systems.- Clients have included: Contemporary Art Institute of DetroitHighland Park School DistrictGreen Garage - Detroit, MISweet Dreams Motel - Yale, MICreative Windows - Ann Arbor, MIYpsilanti Public HousingCharthouse EnergyYpsilanti Department of Public WorksCharles H. Wright Museum of African American HistoryDetroit Edison Public School AcademyThe city of Highland ParkRiver Rouge High SchoolOsbourne High SchoolBelle Isle Nature CenterFood FieldSrinergyMichigan Solar SolutionsGreen Solar Technologies

Greater Detroit Area

- Manage solar pv and battery installation projects from design through installation. Mix expertise in customer interface, solar engineering, and field experience to deliver projects that are installed on time and within budget.- Manage technical sales process. Work with customers to design projects that manage budget and performance to maximize life time value of projects.- Expert in solar project supply chain with strategic relationships from distributers to manufacturers of a wide range of solar and electrical equipment.

Greater Detroit Area

- Managed the delivery and installation of ZeroBase products throughout North America and Haiti.- Led post-design production through product delivery of ZeroBase FORGE, H-Series, T-Series and Microgrid series factory assembled turn-key power systems for clients including military, utility, commercial, non-profit and industrial applications.- Led installation through commissioning of off-grid solar/battery/generator hybrid and micro-grid class systems in Owens Lake, California; Les Anglais, Haiti; Detroit, Michigan.

- Developed intensive green collar training programs that combine technical skills training in green technology with social entrepreneurship. Over 100 people have participated in the GELT program. - Expanded GELT brand into K-12 schools and colleges, including GELT programs at Michigan State University, Highland Park Public Schools and Detroit Public Schools- Program administrator of training program.

- Organized, trained and mobilized college students and young professionals to advocate for policies to advance green economy.- Coordinated summits, speaking tours, actions and events to raise awareness and advance skill sets on energy efficiency, renewable energy and urban agriculture.- Fundraised for Midwest youth green jobs campaigns. Have fundraised over $300,000 for youth green jobs work in Michigan.- Developed partnership with Energy Action Coalition, and served as chair of the EAC Steering Committee in 2010. Helped organize national Powershift summits in Washington DC in 2007, 2009 and 2011.

Lansing, Michigan Area

- Conducted energy audits of low-income homes in Lansing, Michigan for the Energy Fitness Program.- Installed energy efficient products and consulted home owners on energy efficiency.- Conducted tours of the Michigan Energy Options energy demonstration center.

Lansing, Michigan Area

- Helped state legislatures complete various tasks. - Communicate between Representatives offices and House Session Floor.