Brad Swalwell, a leading energy industry expert on Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S. energy markets, has been named Director of Market Development for Tangent Energy Solutions, Inc.
Swalwell will analyze solar and clean, gas-fired generation projects to maximize the economic opportunities they present for Tangent and its customers, especially in the PJM, ISO New York and ISO New England markets. He will also evaluate clean energy financial opportunities arising from Renewable Energy Certificates (RECS) and net metering.
Prior to joining Tangent, Swalwell was Director of Corporate Accounts at Atlanta-based Comverge, Inc. Working out of the companys Kennett Square, PA location he evaluated, developed and implemented energy initiatives for demand response (DR) and energy efficiency (EE) programs. He has completed DR and EE projects with utilities and energy service providers, as well as end use customers in both the industrial and commercial sectors.
“Brad is a strong asset for our growing team,” said Tangents Chief Operating Officer Dave Turner. “He is one of the few people in this industry who can evaluate the complex regulatory, energy and operational variables involved in these projects to the economic advantage of all stakeholders.”
Tangent is an energy company that saves commercial and industrial (C&I) companies 20+ percent on energy costs by combining technology with on-site, clean generation assets to analyze energy usage and avoid peak pricing periods on the energy grid.
“Tangent is providing a remarkable and unmatched service for its C&I customers ““ providing them clean energy assets at no capital cost, lowering their energy costs, and helping them meet sustainability goals ““
while also relieving the congested energy grid,” said Swalwell. “Im honored to be a part of this innovative company.”
This year, Tangent has signed long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for projects totaling 9 megawatts (MW) of on-site renewable energy; many of which are completed or under construction. Letters of intent have been signed for projects totaling an additional 17 MW with a pipeline of nearly 90 MW in active discussion.
A Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP), Swalwell is regarded as an industry expert on retail and wholesale energy markets, including their relationships with FERC regulations.
Swalwell holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Bachelors degree in Economics from Davidson College.
About Tangent Energy Solutions
Tangent Energy Solutions (www.tangentenergy.com) reverses the traditional utility driven approach to developing the smart grid by partnering with commercial and industrial customers to optimize the “grid behind the meter.” By providing clean energy assets and technologies at no capital cost, Tangent saves C&I energy customers 10 percent to 20 percent while increasing the amount of renewable content in their supply. Tangent actively manages on-site assets to decrease a customers reliance on grid sourced energy, especially during peak demand periods. As a result, both the end-customer and the utilities benefit. Tangent is a venture-backed company founded in 2009 by a management team that has been providing commercially successful energy innovations to mainstream C&I customers for 30 years.
