Stephen Torres Email & Phone Number

Rosemead, Ca, Us

Principal manager leading SCE’s Integrated Resource Planning and Climate Adaptation at SCE. Responsible for developing and filing SCE’s Integrated Resource Plan, outlining the most cost effective and feasible resource portfolio to meet the state’s GHG reduction goals; also responsible for developing and filing SCE’s Climate Adaptation and Vulnerability Assessment aimed at identifying key vulnerabilities to future climate conditions, as well as “climate informing” key planning processes.Experienced in wholesale and retail energy markets, integrated resource planning, climate adaptation and resilience planning, GHG scenario development, implementation of Distributed Energy Resources (DER), renewable energy and building electrification.

Rosemead, Ca, Us

Lead SCE’s planning efforts for managing the risks from climate change on SCE’s assets, operations, and services, and a team of technical subject matter experts that own climate scenario development and analysis for the company.

Rosemead, Ca, Us

Led Analytics group supporting Strategic Planning and Integrated Resource Planning functions.

Rosemead, Ca, Us

Led scenario development and analysis to support SCE’s 2018 Integrated Resource Plan.o Alignment on key assumptions for Conforming and Preferred plans across multiple OUs.o Analytical work across functional areas, from demand forecasting, resource portfolio development, and fundamental modeling, to energy procurement and transmission planning.o Key sections of filing including rationale for Preferred Plan and description of analytical approach used in developing Conforming and Preferred plans.Directed multi-utility in-depth assessment of Building Electrification potential in the residential sector.o Development of scope of work, selection and contracting of consulting firm, and internal/external legal review and procurement processes.o Day-to-day execution of scope of work, development of key findings and message alignment.

Rosemead, Ca, Us

Led development of SCE’s Clean Power and Electrification pathway to meet the state’s GHG reduction goals.o Company-wide foundational and technology research of GHG reduction opportunities.o GHG reduction potential of key measures with SMEs within SCE’s OUs, resulting in an economy wide scenario anchored on a decarbonized electricity supply and end-use electrification.o Managed multi-utility assessment of the impact of 100% renewables legislation (SB100) in California.o Scope of modeling support services provided, and coordinated result reviews with OUs most impacted (EPM, transmission planning).o Analytical findings to inform SCE’s position in key elements of the bill, earning Edison’s Subject Matter Expert Recognition Award from Government Affairs.

Bend, Oregon, Us

Led product and market development programs for innovative solar water heating technology.o Developed market entry strategy; assessed and selected most attractive regional markets; built installer network in target geographies that projected to generate over 50% of 2017 revenues.o Identified key performance and product feature gaps; developed and implemented product improvement plans resulting in 35% increased heat output.o Generated collateral, lead generation and marketing programs to accelerate adoption.

Sainte-Colombe-En-Bruilhois, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Fr

Established North America solar project development subsidiary of French IPP; set-up US operation and assembled a development team in the Northeast and Western regions.* Originated pipeline of 15MWs of commercial and utility-scale projects in MA, RI, NY and CA.* Completed technical and financial due diligence on over 50MWs of early and mid-stage opportunities; negotiated purchase offers for 10MWs of projects in RI, VT and CA.* Assembled contractor/consultant teams in MA, NY and AZ to fulfill state and local governments’ RFP requirements; shortlisted for 5MWs of project opportunities.

Hsinchu, Tw

Led EPC and Energy Services (ESCO) subsidiary of Taiwanese solar module manufacturer; managed engineering, project development and construction functions, and a team of engineers, project managers and developers.* Originated, built and placed in operation 2.7 MWs of solar plants at commercial sites, generating over $12MM of operating revenues in 2011; secured project pipeline of over 8MWs for 2012.* Developed distributed solar and LED lighting program for 2nd largest US food distributor, yielding solar projects at four different sites over a 15 month period.* Managed engineering design, procurement and EPC sub-contractors, reducing installed costs by 30%.* Implemented 3rd party project financing offerings (PPAs and operating leases), increasing revenues in 2011 six-fold.

Emeryville, California, Us

Launched and built solar products start-up, generating over $15MM in solar systems revenues; introduced a portfolio of Building Integrated solar products (BIPV) in Europe and the US.* Assessed BIPV markets in America and Europe; implemented market-entry strategies for France and the US.* Developed portfolio of Roof-Integrated solar products for the New Construction market, resulting in external capital commitments and JDAs with manufacturing partners in the US and China.* Introduced integrated turn-key roof/solar offering to the New Home building industry and secured installation agreements with the three largest Southern CA home builders.* Implemented regulatory strategy for solar new construction in California, yielding $20MM of incentives.

Menomonee Falls, Wi, Us

Managed Alternative Energy Division of Magnetek, a $30MM power electronics business with operations in the US and Europe, including planning, budgeting and sales performance of the division.* Introduced solar inverter product line into Italy, Spain and the US; assembled distribution network that generated over $15MM in revenues in 2006.* Secured multi-year OEM product supply commitments of over $30MM with large wind turbine manufacturers.* Established engineering, sales, marketing, applications support and customer service organization that developed and launched 16 new inverter products within an 18-month period.* Secured multi-year OEM product supply commitments of over $30MM with large wind turbine manufacturers.* Sold division to Power-One, generating a valuation of 3X projected 2007 revenues. Division generated over $740MM in revenues in 2012 for Power-One

Danbury, Ct, Us

Led FuelCell Energy’s (FCE) project development with utilities and C&I customers: managed project origination, plant construction and start-up, resulting in over 4MWs installed and $20MM in revenues.* Analyzed target markets for FCE’s products; developed and implemented commercially viable offerings for electric utilities, water treatment plant operators, and industrial users in California.* Led development of anaerobic digester application for FCE products, increasing TAM in the region by 50%.* Established developer/installation network, including specifying engineers, Engineering/Procurement/ Construction (EPC) contractors and Energy Services Companies.* Managed project construction and system integration activities for power plant installations.* Led regulatory efforts at the California PUC, yielding incentives of $60MM/year for fuel cells.

Van Nuys, Ca, Us

Developed and implemented market-entry and channel strategy for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) start-up in the US; secured multi-year purchase agreements, enabling company’s initial public offering.* Established and executed innovative business model for unregulated utilities and ESCOs, resulting in over $8MM of purchase agreements.* Developed and implemented Latin American strategy, assessing market potential for MicroTurbines for each country, selecting and developing gas distribution utility partners in Brazil, Argentina and Chile.* Implemented lead management, order fulfillment, and sales reporting processes enabled by ERP solution.

Worldwide, Oo

* Developed business case for SAP system implementation for Australian manufacturer; led reengineering efforts for US operation, including new processes and performance metrics.* Managed assessment of purchasing, production planning, and sales processes for a Mexican food manufacturer; developed an integrated supply chain vision and a business case for redesign.* Developed common supply chain processes across 7 divisions of a $7 Billion food manufacturer.

Mba, Marketing And International Business

Bs, Mechanical Engineering