Justin Fricker
Crescent City,CA
Summary
Collaborative leader and experienced project manager, brining 14 years of energy efficiency and renewable energy experience from the commercial, local government, and residential sectors of California. Extensive expertise in customer acquisition, utility-sponsored incentive programs, decarbonization and electrification technologies, equity programs that serve disadvantaged communities, net metering or market access programs, green building design, and distributive energy resources.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
The Energy Alliance Association (TEAA)
04.2019 - Current
- Develop and oversee PG&E subcontract, implementing electrification projects for California municipalities and public agencies - 1.5 million kWh reported for 2023.
- Scope, organize, and manage complex commercial energy efficiency projects and client relationships while navigating a diverse set of customized programs and assorted rules, ensuring compliance with California Public Utility Commission regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
- Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
- Conceive, develop, and present clear and understandable deliverables that are responsive and address customer needs and expectations.
- Draw on subject matter experts to maximize quality of service.
- Amend program design or project scope as needed.
North Coast Outreach & Development Coordinator
GRID Alternatives
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Independently developed and implemented outreach program strategies that achieved annual enrollment goals, accelerating accessibility to renewable energy technologies and job training skills for disadvantaged or under-served communities in California.
- Promoted local program awareness through a variety of community engagement activities, including city council presentations, special events, local radio interviews, and print media outlet publications.
- Fostered and maintained partnerships with local government agencies, affordable housing developers, Native American tribes, and community-based organizations.
- Trained and managed volunteers.
- Maintained CRM database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
- Coordinated and managed day-to-day outreach operations, including scheduling, logistics, and administrative tasks.
Energy & Weatherization Specialist
CarrolCo Inc Of Humboldt
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Coordinated outreach activities that proactively locate and enroll customers in residential weatherization and energy efficiency services, which include canvassing, phone calls, radio interviews, print media, and partnership building with local government agencies, housing developers, and property management companies.
- Educated customers on energy efficiency conservation practices, utility rates and plans, and other income eligible programs and resources available in the community.
- Audited residential properties for energy efficiency opportunities, reducing costs by implementing energy-saving measures.
- Created branding materials for dissemination to the public and community partners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration, Emphasis in City Planning
San Diego State University
San Diego, CAPost-Graduate Certificate of Study - Geospatial Science
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CAPost-Graduate Certificate of Study - Environmental & Natural Resource Planning
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CAPost-Graduate Certificate of Study - Natural Resource Policy & Administration
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CACertificate of Study - Solar Photovoltaic Technician
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CACertificate of Study - Solar Thermal Technician
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CASkills
- Lead Generation, Networking, & Partnership Building
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Project Management
- Proposal Development
- Flexibility
- Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Program Manager
The Energy Alliance Association (TEAA)
04.2019 - Current
North Coast Outreach & Development Coordinator
GRID Alternatives
09.2016 - 09.2018
Energy & Weatherization Specialist
CarrolCo Inc Of Humboldt
02.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration, Emphasis in City Planning
San Diego State University
Post-Graduate Certificate of Study - Geospatial Science
Cal Poly Humboldt
Post-Graduate Certificate of Study - Environmental & Natural Resource Planning
Cal Poly Humboldt
Post-Graduate Certificate of Study - Natural Resource Policy & Administration
Cal Poly Humboldt
Certificate of Study - Solar Photovoltaic Technician
College of The Redwoods
Certificate of Study - Solar Thermal Technician
College of The Redwoods