Joseph A. Werner

Experience

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  P.A.C.E. Equity

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Intern

  Worked with local tax authorities to offer an innovative, off-balance sheet way to finance building upgrades. Prepared and researched cost estimations for different energy-efficient building retrofits.

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  Midwest Energy Research Consortium

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Intern

  Facilitated M-WERC’s WERCBench Labs Summer Accelerator Program, assisting in the process of guiding start ups in effectively developing new products and business models. Organized and planned “Demo Day” to provide start ups with the opportunity to present their products to potential investors and local community leaders, creating the largest tech start up conference in WI state history. Conducted solar photovoltaic research for industrial sized buildings for M-WERC installation and publication.

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  Planet Blue University of Michigan

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Student Intern

  Developed new marketing plan for the University’s Planet Blue sustainability initiative, collaborating effectively with the Office of the VP for Global Communications and the Graham Sustainability Institute on a daily basis. Analyzed mass data from pre-existing surveys, conducted focus group interviews, and used other research methods, discovering trends to gauge student perception of the Planet Blue initiative. Presented a full report highlighting strategic marketing recommendations to various university faculty, aiding in enhancing the Planet Blue meta-brand presence on campus. Show less

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  Waypoint Energy

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

  At Waypoint, I administer various utility efficiency programs around the country. Namely, the Utility Connect Programs which work with both utilities and property management firms to identify opportunities to save energy and implement energy efficiency projects in commercial buildings. Between portfolio-wide energy data benchmarking, project cash flow analysis, and incentive application support, I create sound business cases for implementing identified projects and taking advantage of the utility-offered incentives. Additionally, leveraging my expertise in both the utility industry as well as the hard-to-reach commercial real estate industry, I help tailor these business cases in language that resonates with both audiences. Other utility programs I oversee include market promotion for emerging efficiency technologies such as gas condensing rooftop units to both the commercial real estate market and supply chain itself. Show less

  • Senior Analyst/Program Manager

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Energy and Utility Analyst

    Jul 2016 - Aug 2018
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  Carbon Lighthouse

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2021

  Carbon Lighthouse provides an actively managed energy service that reduces energy consumption and leverages renewable power to deliver a guaranteed revenue stream for commercial, industrial and educational real estate owners. Established in 2010, the company has served over 800 buildings, cutting the carbon emissions equivalent of 11 power plants and delivering an average financial return of 14%. Using its proprietary energy optimization technology, CLUES™, its engineers analyze new sources of building data to uncover hidden inefficiencies and pin point the most profitable solution for each unique building. Show less

  • Sales Associate

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Partnership Representative

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
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  BlocPower

  Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

  Project Operations

  BlocPower focuses on equitable electrification of residential LMI properties across the country. Responsibilities included but weren't limited to:- Led go-to-market strategies, partnerships and business development efforts in the MidWest and West Coast.- Operationalized affordable, community WiFi business models in NYC, Oakland and Milwaukee to cover 500k residents.

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  Cortex Sustainability Intelligence

  Oct 2022 - Feb 2024

  Customer Success Manager
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  Energy CX

  May 2024 - now

  Account Manager, Customer Success