Dave Carscadden
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Experience
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Sustainable Project Partners
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Feb 2020 - Present
Sustainable Project Partners is an energy and sustainability consulting firm that specializes in project development, project feasibility analysis, community engagement, partnership formation, and strategy. I founded SPP Consulting to support the growing renewable energy industry in Canada, particularly in Alberta and Saskatchewan. My experience originating and developing numerous projects helps me offer a suite of flexible services to our clients. I lead all business operations for Sustainable Project Partners and strive for excellence on all our clients' projects. Check out our website to learn more: www.sustainableprojectpartners.ca
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TERIC Power Ltd.
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Canada
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Manager
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Aug 2021 - Present
Lead development activities of utility scale energy storage projects including: -stakeholder engagement -regulatory and permitting of projects -supporting site acquisition -strategy advising Lead development activities of utility scale energy storage projects including: -stakeholder engagement -regulatory and permitting of projects -supporting site acquisition -strategy advising
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Saturn Power
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Canada
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Developer & Senior Project Developer
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Mar 2016 - Jan 2020
Saturn Power is a leading Canadian renewable energy developer and independent power producer that operates both in Canada and internationally. While at Saturn, I led the development team as we expanded into new markets. Greenfield development opportunity origination and management was a big part of my role at Saturn and during my time there I acquired ~25 sites for development in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Texas and Bermuda. I also led commercial negotiations on numerous Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) on behalf of Saturn Power. Highlights: -Originated and developed 29MWdc across 9 different projects in Saskatchewan, Texas and Bermuda -Key driver of the company's growth -Led submission of 20+ Request for Proposals run by utilities such as SaskPower, PacifiCorp, the Bermuda Government, Rocky Mountain Insititute (RMI), Xcel Energy, Puget Sound Energy and more -Established strategic partnerships with Municipalities, First Nations and Métis in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and the United States Key Achievements: 10MWac Highfield Solar Project, Saskatchewan 6MWac Bermuda Airport Solar Project, Bermuda 5.5MWac Texas RMI Solar Portfolio, Texas
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Kuntz Electroplating Inc.
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Canada
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Solar Energy Consultant & Project Manager
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Jul 2015 - Jan 2016
-Managed and supervised the installation crew -Worked with foreman on each job to ensure everything went according to plan and solved any problems that arose throughout construction -Met in person with homeowners to explain the solar energy project as well as answer their questions and concerns about rooftop solar -Managed 22 complete projects from start to finish totalling over 200kW in residential rooftop projects while overseeing another 30+ projects through the sales process and construction
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Brightworks Energy Inc.
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Canada
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Solar Energy Consultant
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Nov 2014 - Jun 2015
• Responsible for helping expand business operations west of the GTA, i.e. KW, Guelph, Halton etc. • Generated and translated leads into sales • Maintained strong customer relations in person, via email and phone • Met with prospective clients in home and thoroughly educated them on the solar industry, products and our company • Professionally presented proposals to customers and responded to a wide array of questions • Assisted with the project management phase of the sales process • Experience with PV installation and monitoring system setup • Sold Brightworks first Off-Grid System and company's first Referral sale
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Lawns and Beyond Property Enhancements
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Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Co-Founder
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Sep 2012 - Mar 2015
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Canadian Brassware
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Rockwood, Ontario
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Sales Representative
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Jun 2004 - Sep 2012
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Siemens
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Germany
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Environment, Health, and Safety Student
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
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OZZ Solar
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Canada
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales and Project Management Assistant
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Jan 2011 - Apr 2011
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Halton Hills Hydro
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Canada
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Asset Management Summer Student
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
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Education
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University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Environment, Honours Environment and Business Co-op -
Acton High School
High School