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Partner @GridWise Consulants
is willing to share expertiseCut your largest energy cost line by 20% - 2
How I can help you
I review your bills and rooftop units, then run a free pilot on 4 RTUs. I retrofit them with machine learning controls that learn each unit’s pattern, boosting efficiency by 20–30% with payback in under 2 years. I also analyze past energy data and check heating and cooling systems at no cost.
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People I am looking for
• Ideal for: Big box retail, REITs, industrial sites, municipalities, universities • Multi‑site portfolios with high energy spend • Facilities with many rooftop units and rising utility costs
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Experience & Cases
• Cut energy use on key systems by 20–30% • Focus on fastest payback, under 2 years • Experience with CFOs, building managers, property managers, energy buyers • Proven savings on large, complex, multi‑building operations
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Partner @GridWise Consulants
is willing to share expertiseSustainability & Energy Savings - 0
How I can help you
• Energy is often the largest P&L cost line • I analyze 3 years of energy data and site use • I design research‑driven, tech‑enabled retrofits • Target: 20–25% energy cost reduction with a clear, staged action plan
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People I am looking for
• Big box retail chains • Large cold storage and refrigerated warehouses • High‑load data centers • Energy‑intensive industrial and manufacturing sites
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Experience & Cases
• Cut energy spend via targeted retrofits • Delivered $35M savings in year 1 for a big box retailer • Used data‑driven analysis and phased implementation • Seek intros to CFOs and Facility / Energy Managers
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- 0John Caldwelll
Partner @GridWise Consulants
is willing to share expertiseMarket-Ready Energy & Resilience Leadership - 0
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How I can help you
I turn emerging energy and resilience trends into funded, scalable programs. I read where policy and markets are going, frame the business case in simple terms, and align finance, operations, and regulators so projects move from idea to implementation.
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People I am looking for
I help leaders cut portfolio energy costs, unlock stalled sustainability projects, and price grid risk into real plans. I map who matters, find the right funding, and structure deals around clear outcomes: lower spend, higher resilience, and measurable carbon impact.
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Experience & Cases
• Large Projects: national retailers, logistics networks, cities, states • Medium Projects: industrial manufacturers, hospital systems, • Small: dealerships, trades, and engineering firms ready to pilot and scale what works.
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• Secured $1M grid resilience grant for a coastal town with no budget • Built a model to replicate funding across neighboring communities • Sourced hydrogen tech from a startup incubator • Guided startups and founders turning new tech into real deployments.
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- 0John Caldwelll
Partner @GridWise Consulants
is willing to share expertiseAI HVAC Optimization Specialist at Gridwise - 0
How I can help you
Gridwise delivers AI- and machine‑learning–driven optimization for commercial HVAC, cutting energy use and emissions. Our plug‑and‑play nodes work with most existing systems, providing measurable savings, robust reporting and turnkey deployment for multi‑site portfolios.
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People I am looking for
You will help deploy, monitor and refine Gridwise’s HVAC optimization platform across commercial buildings. The role spans configuration of plug‑and‑play nodes, analysis of real‑time performance data, and collaboration with customers to maximize guaranteed savings and carbon‑reduction outcomes.
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Experience & Cases
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems and controls • Experience with AI/ML‑driven or IoT building‑energy solutions • Data analysis skills for energy and performance reporting • Ability to manage multi‑site deployments and client stakeholders • Focus on reliability, verification and continuous optimization
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• Competitive salary aligned with HVAC/energy‑tech market • Performance‑based bonuses tied to verified savings • Access to 30–100% utility incentive programs for clients • Support for $0‑upfront, on‑bill projects • Clear impact on decarbonization and measurable cost reductions
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- 11940John Caldwelll
Partner @GridWise Consulants
Consulting or part-timeSenior Energy Solutions Sales Leader for C&I Buildings - 11940
About Project
Seeking senior sales expert in AI-driven HVAC optimization for large commercial and industrial portfolios.
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Request to Expert
We are seeking a senior-level, relationship-driven sales leader who deeply understands how large organizations evaluate and purchase energy-related solutions for commercial and industrial buildings. This expert can map and influence the full decision-making chain, from facilities and operations to finance and sustainability, and translate complex HVAC optimization value into clear, ROI-focused business outcomes.
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Expert background
- Diagnose high energy and operating costs in large, aging or inefficient HVAC portfolios - Position intelligent HVAC optimization to cut energy spend and improve building performance - Quantify and communicate ROI, risk reduction, and sustainability impact to stakeholders - Minimize capital outlay and disruption while improving comfort and reliability - Align solutions with utility incentives, ESG goals, and long-term asset strategies
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Additional Slide
- Proven commercial energy services or HVAC / building automation sales experience - Track record selling into large commercial, industrial, healthcare, municipal, or institutional accounts - Deep understanding of utility incentives, energy procurement, and performance-based offerings - Strong ROI and value-based selling skills across technical and financial stakeholders - Experience working with facilities, sustainability, finance, property management, and procurement teams - Ability to navigate complex buying centers and drive consensus in multi-site portfolios
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