David Gibson
Director of Energy at College of the Atlantic- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Permaculture Design Certificate
Resilience HubAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
LEED AP Building Design + Construction
US Green Building Council / Green Building Certification InstituteAug, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Energy Manager
Association of Energy EngineersFeb, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
BPI Building Analyst
Building Performance InstituteNov, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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College of the Atlantic
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Energy
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Aug 2021 - Present
David is leading COA's efforts to transition the campus entirely off of fossil fuels by 2030. In his first year at COA, they have transitioned a dozen buildings off of fossil fuels and made progress on many others. This process has included air sealing and insulating buildings, installing low-flow showerheads and LED lighting, installing air source heat pumps for space heating, installing heat pump water heaters for water heating, and powering the buildings with electricity generated from solar and wind. He also leads the COA Community Energy Center and teaches students about efficiency and clean energy. Show less
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ReVision Energy
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United States
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Solar Electric Power Generation
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100 - 200 Employee
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System Design Specialist
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Sep 2017 - Mar 2021
Design and sales of solar photovoltaic arrays, air source heat pumps, heat pump water heaters and electric vehicle charging stations for residential, commercial and municipal customers throughout Maine. Design and sales of solar photovoltaic arrays, air source heat pumps, heat pump water heaters and electric vehicle charging stations for residential, commercial and municipal customers throughout Maine.
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Powered by Sunshine
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Reno, Nevada Area
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Founder
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Apr 2016 - Sep 2017
Powered by Sunshine is focused on educating the community about the benefits of efficiency and renewable energy. Nevada receives enough sunshine that we could power the entire US electrical grid, but instead we spend $8 billion each year importing fossil fuels. Transitioning to 100% clean energy across all sectors by 2040 would create more than 100,000 jobs across Nevada. We can lead the way to the American clean energy future. Powered by Sunshine is focused on educating the community about the benefits of efficiency and renewable energy. Nevada receives enough sunshine that we could power the entire US electrical grid, but instead we spend $8 billion each year importing fossil fuels. Transitioning to 100% clean energy across all sectors by 2040 would create more than 100,000 jobs across Nevada. We can lead the way to the American clean energy future.
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Nevada Governor's Office of Energy
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Energy Efficiency Specialist
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Jun 2014 - Mar 2016
Lead outreach and administer technical assistance for performance contracting, helping Clark County School District, Carson City, City of Henderson, Western Nevada College and College of Southern Nevada to develop and release request for proposals (RFPs) for efficiency projects, with additional projects in development. Drafted RFP and led selection committee for an Energy Management Information System to benchmark energy and water consumption in the 500 largest state-owned buildings. Oversee $600,000 Home Energy Retrofit Opportunity for Seniors (HEROS) program, providing weatherization and efficiency improvements to over 180 low-income seniors statewide. Organized the Clean Energy Finance Working Group with a variety of participating organizations, which led to SB 360 passing the 2015 state legislature calling for a study of Green Banks and financing options; now oversee the Coalition for Green Capital, the consultant conducting the study. Wrote successful AmeriCorps grant to create the Nevada Clean Energy Corps which will have ten members provide home efficiency outreach and conservation measures. Represented the Governor’s Office of Energy in presentations to various professional groups (IFMA, USGBC, NASEO, SWEEP, Clean Energy Project, Interim Legislative Committee on Energy, etc). Show less
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Truckee Meadows Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Renewable Energy Instructor
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
Taught courses at TMCC for high school students in new partnership between TMCC and ACE (Academy for Career Education) High School. This position entails oversight of course sequence, and developing curriculum and materials within each course – Construction Safety, Energy Efficiency, Basic Electricity, and Intro to Solar Energy – while creating opportunities for student advancement. Students receive both high school and college credit. Appointed to Nevada Department of Education Committee to author new Career & Technical Education Standards for Energy Technologies, with intent to align CTE standards with TMCC course credits. Show less
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Envirolution
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Services Director
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Aug 2009 - Jun 2014
Directed development of new energy efficiency programs and sustainability curriculum. Wrote successful NSF grant for $1.2 million in collaboration with UNR’s Raggio STEM Research Center, which will engage students and teachers in tracking their schools’ energy performance in real time. Led professional development workshops in Reno and Las Vegas for teachers through the DRI Green Power program, and managed in-school education programs in Reno. Guest lectured on efficiency for undergrad and graduate courses at UNR. Helped develop the Win-Win Campaign for training small business energy assessors in New York. Taught workforce courses on efficiency and building performance in NYC and Philadelphia. Forged partnerships with schools and community organizations throughout Nevada and regionally. Developed and administered programmatic and organizational budgets. Show less
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Energy Independence for Nevada
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Reno, Nevada Area
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Founder
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Dec 2012 - May 2014
After realizing that Nevada can lead the nation to 100% renewable energy, but needs a plan to get there, David drafted a plan for how Nevada can reach 100% renewable energy by 2030. His plan calls for outreach & awareness, efficiency & conservation, on-site renewable energy, and grid-scale renewable energy. After realizing that Nevada can lead the nation to 100% renewable energy, but needs a plan to get there, David drafted a plan for how Nevada can reach 100% renewable energy by 2030. His plan calls for outreach & awareness, efficiency & conservation, on-site renewable energy, and grid-scale renewable energy.
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The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
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United States
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Engineer / Safety Manager
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Jun 2006 - Jul 2009
Xanadu Entertainment Retail Complex: $300 million interior portion of $1.2 billion complex. Certified as OSHA Construction Safety Outreach Trainer. Held responsibility for safety of 300+ trade workers, led team of safety professionals in maintaining safe working conditions on 4 million square foot construction site. As Senior Field Engineer, coordinated successful turn-over of all tenant spaces and oversaw elevator subcontractor. Yale University School of Medicine - Amistad Laboratory Fit Out: $32 million, 100,000sf, LEED Gold Laboratory Building. Certified as LEED Accredited Professional for Building Design and Construction through the US Green Building Council. Supervised subcontractors, monitored quality control of materials and workmanship, helped achieve LEED Gold on building. In charge of site safety, including enforcement for up to 180 trade workers. Member of Yale Safety Director’s Council, Chair of Yale safety committee on accountability, incentives and fines. Maintained the safest construction site at Yale University for duration of the project. Show less
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Weston's Farm
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Fryeburg, Maine
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Farmhand
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Jun 1998 - Aug 2004
Completed a diverse array of tasks, ranging from physical labor (baling hay, planting trees, tending vegetable crops) to tending the farmstand (selling produce, restocking, assisting customers) to driving tractors and equipment. Completed a diverse array of tasks, ranging from physical labor (baling hay, planting trees, tending vegetable crops) to tending the farmstand (selling produce, restocking, assisting customers) to driving tractors and equipment.
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Education
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2002 - 2006
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Minor in International Studies -
1998 - 2002
Fryeburg Academy
High School Diploma
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