Kristen Hagerty
Management Consultant
Concord,MA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional known for reliability and adaptability. Recognized for utilizing quantitative analysis to investigate problems and developing comprehensive solutions, tailored to the organizational need. Excels at presenting complex information in easy-to-digest format, allowing clients to make informed decisions quickly.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Decarbonization Consultant
Independent
03.2024 - Current
- Evaluated and prioritized decarbonization and electrification strategies
- Provided strategy and technical assistance for grantees of the $12M Workforce Equity Program
- Facilitated collaboration between Mass CEC and utility program administrators (PAs) to deliver $24M per year in equitable workforce development
- Managed the development of Clean Energy Career Awareness Curriculum
- Led learning strategy for ASHRAE courses for the Center of Excellence for Building Decarbonization
- Improved Green Professional Training (GPRO) curriculum for building professionals
- Reviewed U.S. EPA climate grants for merit
- Clients include: Mass Clean Energy Center, U.S. EPA, ASHRAE, Heatspring, Inc., Urban Green Council
Senior Director of Workforce Development
Interstate Renewable Energy Council
12.2009 - 03.2024
- As Principal Investigator, managed twelve national project partners as part of a $2.1M federally-funded Workforce Development project.
- Developed and won proposals for $6+M of private, state, and federal funding.
- Designed and developed educational resources for elected officials, municipal staff and community-based organizations nationwide.
- Advised on workforce strategies for Justice40 and low income and disadvantaged communities (LIDAC) in Massachusetts.
- Funders include: U.S Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) NYSERDA, Tesla, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), National Network of Business and Industry Associations (NNBIA), and National Apartment Association (NAA).
- Lead a geographically distributed cross-functional team and simultaneously manage multiple projects with stakeholders across the country.
- Scope projects, define goals and metrics, manage team and stakeholders, develop training and non-training solutions.
- Recent partners include: International Code Council (ICC), Independent Alliance of the Electrical Industry (IAEI), National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), Slipstream, New Buildings Institute, Southface Institute, National Laboratories, and regional energy efficiency organizations (REEOs) nationwide.
Clean Energy Consultant
Independently Employed
08.2005 - 04.2012
- Clients include: Mass Department of Energy Resources; New England Clean Energy; Cadmus; Alt-E Store
- Managed $9M in ReBuild Western Mass disaster relief funds for clean energy retrofits and repairs.
- Led the collaboration of a cross-functional team of vendors, DOER staff, and Mass CEC staff.
- Led the first Solarize pilot in Massachusetts and developed and managed project tasks and timelines for over 400 kW of residential solar installation.
- Recruited, trained and mentored staff in best practices for instruction.
- Directed research, analysis, and assessment of projects such as ENERGY STAR QI HVAC program; MassCEC PTS oversight including on-site installation visits; NYSERDA study of Ferroresonant Transformers; and Engineering report on compressed air energy savings.
Project Manager, Solarize Harvard
New England Clean Energy
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Led the first Solarize pilot (sponsored by MassCEC) in Massachusetts
- Developed and managed project tasks and timelines for over 400 kW of residential solar installation in one town
- Coordinated community communications and events as well as installation electrical inspections
- The pilot’s success kicked off years of future Solarize projects
Director of Education
Alt-E
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: clean energy online retailer and training provider
- Developed curriculum and obtained third-party IREC accreditation for solar PV and solar thermal training
- Clean energy online retailer and training provider
- Recruited, trained and mentored faculty and staff in best practices for instruction.
Energy Engineer
Cadmus Group
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Directed research, analysis, and assessment of projects such as ENERGY STAR QI HVAC program; MassCEC PTS oversight including on-site installation visits; NYSERDA study of Ferroresonant Transformers; Engineering report on compressed air energy savings
Education
M.E.T - Instructional Design with Technology Integration Certificate
Boise State University
Boise, ID01.2017
B.S.E - Mechanical Engineering
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05.1996
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Program definition and evaluation
- Developing strategic partnerships
- Data analysis
- Facilitation
- Learning strategy
- Technical expertise: Solar PV, battery energy storage systems, weatherization, energy conservation
Work Samples
- Webinar recap: The Basics of Energy Storage and Beyond, https://sustainableenergyaction.org/resources/recap-may-2022-webinar-the-basics-of-energy-storage-and-beyond/
- Vehicle to Home Charging: Can I Power My House with My Car?, https://sustainableenergyaction.org/resources/vehicle-to-home-charging-can-i-power-my-house-with-my-car/
- Inspecting the Building of the Future, https://sustainableenergyaction.org/resources/inspecting-the-building-of-the-future/
- The Basics of Energy Storage and Beyond, https://vimeo.com/713409422/4b6fea356b
Timeline
Decarbonization Consultant
Independent
03.2024 - Current
Senior Director of Workforce Development
Interstate Renewable Energy Council
12.2009 - 03.2024
Project Manager, Solarize Harvard
New England Clean Energy
01.2009 - 12.2011
Energy Engineer
Cadmus Group
01.2008 - 12.2008
Clean Energy Consultant
Independently Employed
08.2005 - 04.2012
Director of Education
Alt-E
01.2005 - 12.2009
M.E.T - Instructional Design with Technology Integration Certificate
Boise State University
B.S.E - Mechanical Engineering
Tulane University
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