Matthew Hunsaker

Experience

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  Advanced Combustion Engineering Research Center

  Jan 2002 - Mar 2004

  Research Assistant

  - Performed research on alternative energy technologies, including biomass combustion and gasification- Performed research on energy policy issues and economic drivers of the alternative energy sector,- Presented technical study results in conferences and journal publications

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  Accenture

  May 2004 - Jul 2006

  Analyst

  Supported large multimillion dollar technical projects, which included the following activities: - Project controls - Merger & acquisition support - Stakeholder communication/management and regulatory compliance

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  Black & Veatch

  Jul 2006 - Aug 2010

  Consulting Engineer

  Supported or managed over 60 projects within the Management Consulting and Energy divisions. Activities included the following:- Technical and financial due diligence for transaction support- Site visits, asset assessments, contract review, etc.- Financial modeling and pro forma statement reviews- Renewable energy integration studies for wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass power- Electric generation portfolio planning, including renewable energy resources and demand-side management, for utilities in nine different states- Energy storage option analyses- Transmission studies for long distance high-voltage lines to deliver renewable power to major load centers- Greenhouse gas reduction studies, including renewable power projects, CO2 sequestration, biomass cofiring, plant re-powering, solar thermal integration into steam cycles, and other mitigation measures- Feasibility studies and economic modeling for greenfield solar, wind, biomass, and conventional power plants- Evaluations of power supply proposals, including combined cycle, simple cycle, coal-fired combustion, solar PV, solar thermal, wind, geothermal, anaerobic digestion, and biomass combustion- Econometric forecasts of fuel prices and electric load requirements Show less

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  Western Electricity Coordinating Council

  Aug 2010 - Mar 2015

  The Western Electricity Coordinating Council is the Electric Reliability Organization for Western North America. As Operations Manager, I work with utilities and other organizations concerned with the Bulk Electric System on matters related to reliabilityMy responsibilities include- Supporting the WECC Operating Committee- Managing the WECC Interchange Tool- Representing WECC's interest in industry events - Supported the Variable Generation Subcommittee and its work groups- Represented WECC working with AWEA, Utility Variable-Generation Integration Group, and NERC IVGTF- Supported the Joint Guidance Committee

  • Manager, Operations

    Apr 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Renewable Integration Manager

    Aug 2010 - Apr 2013
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  Sustainable Energy Solutions, LLC

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

  Business Development
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  Black & Veatch

  Jun 2015 - now

  Principal