Projects

22 intriguing microgrid projects to watch in 2022 – Kaiser, Ontario
Good to see this list of projects highlighting their innovation, ability to serve as models, and

Jam Foods Facility, San Rafael CA
The Challenge – Convert an existing storage building into a food production facility utilizing existing utility

Google, Palo Alto – Commissioning
The Challenge – Increase the main electrical service without interruption to regular business operation, and complete

HACi (OSHPD) HBSB Energy & Environment Committee Publish the Final Microgrid White Paper 🔋☀️⚡︎
On January 21 the HACi (HBSB) Energy & Environment Committee voted to accept the White Paper

Northern Californian AEC Industry Comes Together for the 10th Annual Bike to Hope – $183,000 Raised
Was great to be part of the 10th Annual Bike to Hope which raised over $183,000 towards City of Hope’s groundbreaking

Hospitals joining in the decarbonization movement?
Hospitals joining in the decarbonization movement? Anyone involved in hospital design or operation will be thinking

Medical Office Building Sustainable System Features
Great to see that sustainable building systems are being viewed as features on medical office buildings.

When the Electric Grid is No Longer Enough: Microgrids as Reliability Heroes
Hope you can join us – 8 am Pacific/11 am Eastern, May 11th, 2021 to hear

Kaiser Ontario, Sustainable Microgrid Hospital
CONTECH-CA Role: Electrical Engineer – Microgrid Consulting Project Description: The project, which includes 2.2 megawatts (MW)

OSHPD HBSB Energy & Environment Committee Vote to Accept Microgrid White Paper, January 21st, 2021 ✅
On January 21 the HBSB Energy & Environment Committee voted to accept the White Paper following

OSHPD HBSB Microgrid Presentation, December 10th, 2020
As part of the HBSB Microgrid White Paper development, I gave an update to the HBSB

Keeping the Lights On: The Need to Know on Back-Up Power Solutions
Why Consider a Back-up Power Solution? A home generator, battery, or solar battery back-up is becoming

San Benito Health Foundation – Hollister, CA
CONTECH-CA Role: Consulting Electrical Engineer – Microgrid Project Description: San Benito Health Foundation (SBHF) is a

580 Irwin St, Office Re-Development San Rafael, CA
CONTECH-CA Role: Electrical Engineer of Record Project Description: Remodel of existing office and warehouse to accommodate the
Workshop on Assessing the Future Role for Microgrids in California, Integrated Energy Policy Report Update
As part of the 2020 Integrated Energy Policy Report Update (2020 IEPR Update), the California Energy

5 ways to prepare for planned power outages
With PG&E planned power outages seemingly imminent, it is crucial for business owners and building owners

UC Davis Medical Center Surgery and Emergency Pavilion, Sacramento, CA
Role: Electrical Engineer and Project Manager Project Description The project opened in 2011—comprised of a

CONTECH-CA Buff’s have arrived!
Thanks to Concept Design Studios for shipping the buffs just in time for the Governor’s mandatory