Craig Livingston
Orlando
Summary
Solar Project Manager, who has developed 15 projects in North Carolina=65MW, is seeking a challenging position as Outside Sales Consultant. Responsible for identifying suitable sites performing due diligence, negotiating LOI and leases with host landowners. Develop site and system drawings, coordinate in-house and external consultant teams, obtain contractor contracts, develop project documents, NYSERDA, NYISO submittals, PPA negotiations. Led teams on interconnection agreements, securing environmental approvals, obtaining rezoning and meeting budget and timelines. Prepare and submit FERC Application for Qualifying Facility and Registrations with PSC. Presentations at Planning & Zoning Boards and Commission Meetings for Conditional Use Permits.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Development Manager
Community Solar LLC
Orlando, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Senior Development Manager responsible for upstate New York 10MW Community Solar Project.
- Project Designer/Manager for 2MW Community Solar Project with single axis tracking, storage, and carports.
- Manage all Landowner accounts and Planning & Zoning, County Commission Presentations
Senior Development Manager
Leeward Renewable Energy
Orlando, FL
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Senior Development Manager responsible for the Southeast US.
- Successfully applied for and obtained 20-year property tax abatement for 80MW solar farm.
- Role included land acquisitions, due diligence, presentations at P&Z Boards, County Commissions for CUPs.
- Managed project team (civil, environmental, electrical, legal) to NTP.
- Projects include:
- Russell County, AL (75MW + 50MW Storage)
- Perry, AL (75MW + 50 MW Storage)
- Lexington, GA (125MW – 50 Storage)
- Hawkinsville, GA (150 MW-Phase 1+ 50MW Storage)
- O’Neal, GA (200MW + 50MW Storage)
- Wrightsville, GA (150 MW + 50MW Storage)
- Flint River, GA (400MW)
- Sandhills Phase 2, GA (200MW)
Senior Project Developer/Manager
Community Solar LLC
Orlando, FL
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Senior Project Developer/Manager developing solar sites in upstate New York under the New York Community Solar program.
- Responsibilities include identifying potential sites, acquiring site control, performing initial due diligence, contacting/negotiating with landowners, preparing initial conceptual site plan, and contacting local agency having jurisdiction.
- Submitted for interconnections with National Grid, NYSEG and Duke Energy.
- Additional responsibilities include contact with utility for interconnection requirements, applying for local Planning and Zoning Approvals, appearance before boards, working with in-house engineering consultants regarding budgets and schedules.
Renesola Renewable Energy
Orlando, FL
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Secured over 85 MW DC sites in upstate New York for Community Solar program. Sites located in Niagara, Erie, Steuben, Madison, Clinton, St. Lawrence, Franklin, and Saratoga Counties.
- Sites qualified for NYSDEC brownfield adder. Identified sites, acquired site control, performed site due diligence, negotiated land agreements with landowners and municipalities, coordination with agencies having jurisdiction.
- Prepared and submitted Interconnection Requests with National Grid and NYSEG. Coordinated with outside engineers, EPC, and land use attorneys.
- Secured site in Florida for 74.5 MW AC project.
- Projects I negotiated LOIs include:
- Stockbridge, NY (3.5 MW) Community Solar (CS)
- Middle Grove, NY (3 MW) (CS)
- Whitesville, NY (3 MW) (CS)
- Dansville, NY (3 MW) (CS)
- Dunkirk, NY (2 MW) (CS)
- Clayton NY (4 MW) (CS)
- Philadelphia, NY (4 MW) (CS)
- Gouverneur, NY (2.5 MW) (CS)
- Clewiston, FL, NY (500 kW) (CS)
- Central Valley, NY (500 kW) (CS)
- Sumner, GA (3 MW)
The OPDE Group
Orlando, FL
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Secured new solar sites in North Carolina (2 MW and 5 MW)-C&I, 2 in South Carolina (22 & 50 MW) and 6 New York sites for the NY Community Solar Program.
- Negotiated Letters of Intent and lease agreements to secure land control.
- Obtained zoning approvals, interconnection request, and FERC Qualifying Facility Certification.
- Negotiating PPA with members and utilities.
Project Developer
ESA Renewables LLC
Sanford, FL
02.2012 - 05.2016
- As Project Developer, identified and secured new solar sites in North Carolina (65 MW) and New York (2 MW).
- Negotiated land sale and lease agreements.
- Obtained zoning approvals, interconnection requests, and FERC Qualifying Facility Certifications.
- Negotiated Power Purchase Agreements with Duke Energy.
- Secured NYISO Interconnection for 1MW solar farm in New York.
- Projects include:
- Mt. Morris, NY – 2 MW (C&I)
- GKS Solar Farm, Winfall, NC – 5 MW (C&I)
- Two Desert Mile Solar Farm, Winfall, NC – 5 MW (C&I)
- Hill Solar Farm, Sunbury, NC – 5 MW (C&I)
- H2 Solar Farm, Sunbury, NC – 5 MW (C&I)
- Selma, NC Solar Farm, NC – 5 MW, negotiated PPA with Duke Energy (C&I)
- Smithfield, NC Solar Farm, NC – 5 MW, negotiated PPA with Duke Energy (C&I)
- Newton Grove Solar Farm, NC – 5 MW (C&I)
- Four Oaks Solar Farm, NC – 5 MW, negotiated PPA with Duke Energy (C&I)
Project Developer
Blue Chip Energy, LLC
Lake Mary, FL
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Project Developer responsible for large-scale commercial solar PV projects. Led the effort for rezoning a 220-acre tract to allow construction of a 40 MW solar farm in 62 days.
- Responsible for environmental permits, civil engineering and landscape architect coordination, review with county staff.
- Chief estimator for several ground mount and roof mount solar arrays ranging from 1 – 12 MW.
- Identified and coordinated 4 solar farm projects in NJ, NC, and Florida, worked with the utility to secure a Power Purchase Agreement for execution.
Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
Pratt Institute School of Architecture
Brooklyn, New YorkContinuing Education Courses -
Harvard University, Graduate School of Design
Cambridge, MassachusettsSkills
- Relationship Management
- Negotiation
- Land Acquisition
- Project Development
- Consultant Management
- Due Diligence
- Lobbying
- Public Speaking
- AutoCAD
- Helioscope
- Anderson Optimization
- Microsoft Project
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- SketchUp
Accomplishments
Achieved Site Plan Approval and Notice to Proceed for 65MW of projects in North Carolina.
Awarded Conditional Use Permit and Notice to Proceed for 40MW solar farm in Central Florida in 62days.
Certification
- IREC Certification (Interstate Renewable Energy Council)
- Florida Real Estate License
Registrations
- Florida
- New York
- New Jersey
- Alabama
- Georgia
- Vermont
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- NCARB
- American Institute of Architects
Bentley International Design Award-Best Resort Design
Design Award for a 120- unit resort which included 3 restaurants, aquatic center, fitness club and business center.
Timeline
Senior Development Manager
Community Solar LLC
03.2023 - Current
Senior Development Manager
Leeward Renewable Energy
08.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Project Developer/Manager
Community Solar LLC
10.2020 - 08.2022
Renesola Renewable Energy
05.2017 - 10.2020
The OPDE Group
05.2016 - 02.2017
Project Developer
ESA Renewables LLC
02.2012 - 05.2016
Project Developer
Blue Chip Energy, LLC
08.2010 - 08.2011
Continuing Education Courses -
Harvard University, Graduate School of Design
Bachelor of Architecture -
Pratt Institute School of Architecture