Michael Lewis
APPI Energy
Senior Client Advisor, Energy Solutions
Michael entered the renewable energy industry in 2006 when he transitioned from the housing construction industry to installing solar systems on big box stores in California. During this time Michael oversaw the growth of a turn-key solar and racking innovator from 4 employees to 50 employees, building projects across California and the US. By 2013 he founded his own solar EPC, engaging directly with solar module and racking manufacturers, property management companies, and public works entities, building solar projects across the western United States. After successfully growing his own company, Michael transitioned to the management and development of utility scale solar farms. Michael consulted on over 1GW of utility scale solar farms from land acquisition and feasibility studies, offtaker negotiations, design, permitting, planning, construction, grid synchronization, and the long-term O&M of these assets. Michael focuses on renewable energy, EV infrastructure and sustainability, is a licensed electrical contractor and enjoys reading about everything sustainability, technology, and energy related. In his free time Michael practices hot yoga, runs regularly, makes time to surf, and enjoys getting out into nature. Michael graduated from the College of Charleston in 2003 and resides in his hometown of Richmond, VA.
APPI Energy
Senior Client Advisor, Energy Solutions
Michael entered the renewable energy industry in 2006 when he transitioned from the housing construction industry to installing solar systems on big box stores in California. During this time Michael oversaw the growth of a turn-key solar and racking innovator from 4 employees to 50 employees, building projects across California and the US. By 2013 he founded his own solar EPC, engaging directly with solar module and racking manufacturers, property management companies, and public works entities, building solar projects across the western United States. After successfully growing his own company, Michael transitioned to the management and development of utility scale solar farms. Michael consulted on over 1GW of utility scale solar farms from land acquisition and feasibility studies, offtaker negotiations, design, permitting, planning, construction, grid synchronization, and the long-term O&M of these assets. Michael focuses on renewable energy, EV infrastructure and sustainability, is a licensed electrical contractor and enjoys reading about everything sustainability, technology, and energy related. In his free time Michael practices hot yoga, runs regularly, makes time to surf, and enjoys getting out into nature. Michael graduated from the College of Charleston in 2003 and resides in his hometown of Richmond, VA.
Oliver Hoad
APPI Energy
Energy Consultant, EMP
Oliver is a leading Energy Consultant at APPI Energy. Oliver is responsible for formulating and implementing energy strategies within the food processing sector. These strategies include, the negotiation and management of electric and natural gas power agreements, Renewable Energy Credit (REC) procurement, the evaluation of alternative energy generation and storage systems, project funding, and demand response. Sustainable energy strategies and development are a driving force within his personal and professional mission. Prior to joining APPI, Oliver worked at Tesla and SolarCity, where he developed and managed solar system and battery storage projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic and North East. Oliver graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a BA in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management.
APPI Energy
Energy Consultant, EMP
Oliver is a leading Energy Consultant at APPI Energy. Oliver is responsible for formulating and implementing energy strategies within the food processing sector. These strategies include, the negotiation and management of electric and natural gas power agreements, Renewable Energy Credit (REC) procurement, the evaluation of alternative energy generation and storage systems, project funding, and demand response. Sustainable energy strategies and development are a driving force within his personal and professional mission. Prior to joining APPI, Oliver worked at Tesla and SolarCity, where he developed and managed solar system and battery storage projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic and North East. Oliver graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a BA in Entrepreneurship and Strategic Management.
Dan Forgacs
APPI Energy
Vice President of Market Intelligence & Analytics
Dan Forgacs is Vice President of Market Intelligence and Analytics for APPI Energy. In this role, Dan is responsible for staying acutely attuned to the energy markets – both past, present and future – so that APPI Energy consultants and their clients are armed with the most in-depth, up-to-date information on market activity. With an extensive background working directly for two national energy suppliers prior to joining APPI Energy, he has more than 18 years of experience in deregulated energy markets. Dan received a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Michigan State University, Certified Energy Procurement Professional credentials from the Association of Energy Engineers, and has more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience. A native of southeast Michigan, he operates APPI Energy’s Michigan office.
APPI Energy
Vice President of Market Intelligence & Analytics
Dan Forgacs is Vice President of Market Intelligence and Analytics for APPI Energy. In this role, Dan is responsible for staying acutely attuned to the energy markets – both past, present and future – so that APPI Energy consultants and their clients are armed with the most in-depth, up-to-date information on market activity. With an extensive background working directly for two national energy suppliers prior to joining APPI Energy, he has more than 18 years of experience in deregulated energy markets. Dan received a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Michigan State University, Certified Energy Procurement Professional credentials from the Association of Energy Engineers, and has more than 25 years of sales and marketing experience. A native of southeast Michigan, he operates APPI Energy’s Michigan office.