EIEE CONSULTING - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Principal
- Founder and Principal of CEES Advisors
Carlos Santamaria is Founder and Principal of CEES Advisors. Formally with Glenborough, LLC for over 10 years as the Vice President of Engineering, Mr. Santamaria has worked in commercial real estate for over 25 years concentrating in energy efficiency, construction and operational best practices strategically positioning the company as a top performer and leader in energy efficiency and sustainability.
Mr. Santamaria is an international speaker as it relates to energy and sustainability implementation, new technologies, operational best practices and DEEP Energy Retrofit successes.
Job Titles:
- CEO, Energy Commercialization
- Technology Expert and Project Manager
Dr. O'Brien is a technology expert and project manager with over 20 years of experience in the management of multi-million-dollar programs related to the development and deployment of energy efficiency and renewable technologies and practices. One of the keys to the success of these projects is the ability to systematically resolve conflicting needs and provide an acceptable solution for a variety of stakeholders. This effort encompasses resolving regulatory and environmental issues, while still maintaining attractive return on investments for projects. The multi-organization teams he has led combine OEMs, Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) firms, technology developers, regulators, regional, and federal stakeholders. His international project experience includes Europe, Middle East, and Asia. He is a recipient of R&D 100 awards as well as awards for technology transfer.
His firm is a member of WESTCARB, one of the Department of Energy's Regional Partnerships, and is engaged on projects funded through the California Energy Commission (CEC) on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as legislated by Proposition 32 within the state of California.
Dr. O'Brien also provided advisory services to the National Energy Technology Laboratory by building and leading a team that evaluated the portfolio of construction projects being funded by the American Recovery and Relief Act (ARRA). The project portfolio focused on sustainable solutions including: green building (LEED) design, design of enhanced HVAC systems, and the use of recycled materials in new construction. The team assisted NETL in establishing a methodology to monitor the progress of the projects as well as methods to rank and rate the projects.
Mr. Stock has more than three decades of energy sector experience. As Director of Regulatory Relations for the Pacific Gas and Electric Company he represented the company before the California Public Utilities Commission on electric, gas, bankruptcy and workforce development issues. He has also represented PG&E at the California Energy Commission and the California Legislature as well as Congress on a range of energy issues. In addition he managed nuclear fuel and transmission contracting matters. Prior to joining PG&E Mr. Stock was engaged in project development, engineering design and research work for the CF Braun and General Atomics companies. Most recently Mr. Stock has been providing regulatory consulting services to the renewable energy sector. Mr. Stock earned degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of California at San Diego and in Law from Whittier College. He is a member of the California Bar.