User:Meg McPherson
| Name | Meg McPherson |
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| Registered | 2019 |
I am a solar engineer with a background in sustainability and business, and my passion is helping the bottom of the pyramid increase their access to energy resources. I love to travel and have been overseas multiple times. I have also volunteered in communities throughout my career in hopes of improving their lives by utilizing solar technology. One day I hope to inspire others to use sustainable technologies to help the less fortunate improve their standard of living.
Academic Background
[edit | edit source]- Bachelor of Science - University of Michigan Ann Arbor (Aug 2010)
- Master of Engineering - University of Colorado Denver (Aug 2013)
- Master of Business Administration - Oakland University (Dec 2019)
- Solar Energy International Certificate- International and Developing World Applications (2016)
Professional Experience
[edit | edit source]Graduate Research Assistant
[edit | edit source]- Oakland University (2018-2019)
- Pennsylvania State University (2013-2014)
Auric Solar - PV System Designer
[edit | edit source]- Design grid tied residential and commercial PV systems, full permit packages, bill of materials, layouts, electrical interconnection and stringing diagrams, voltage drop calculations
- Comply with local and national codes and best practices –AHJ requirements, NEC, IBC, NABCEP best practices
- Work with in conjunction with permitting, sales and project management/install teams
- Site survey and analysis
- Opened a new office in Oregon
- PowerClerk and net meter applications
- Project Management
- City/County and EnergyTrust Inspections
NRG Home Solar - PV Engineer
[edit | edit source]- Design PV power systems that comply with relevant NEC and local codes, and industry best practices
- Optimize PV system size to meet design goals
- Monitor and analyze system performance
- Conduct project design and post install review for quality and code compliance
Sunrun - PV System Designer
[edit | edit source]- Research local and national code requirements in project jurisdictions
- Draft system plans and create project bill of materials
- Complete electrical and structural designs for residential PV projects
- Oversee preparation of documentation for construction teams
Non-Profit Experience
[edit | edit source]GRID Alternatives
[edit | edit source]- Assisted in the installation of PV systems for low income families in the Bay Area and a rural village school in Nicaragua
Elephant Energy/Eagle Energy
[edit | edit source]- Collected and analyzed field data relating to small residential system energy use
- Installed small solar systems on the homes of vulnerable elders living on the Navajo Nation
- Bennett Freeze Area PV Field Project
Re:Vision International
[edit | edit source]- Developed a team project proposal to install solar air heaters in Westwood neighborhood of Denver
- Interviewed community members & collected data to support proposed cost savings through lower energy bills
