Carlos Aguiar
City Energy Manager (Energy Management Supt) @City of Phoenix
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WORK HISTORY
City Energy Manager (Energy Management Supt) @City of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ, US
Lead renewable energy procurement for the City’s energy portfolio.Develop, negotiate, and execute small and utility-scale PPAs, VPPAs, and clean energy procurement agreements to advance city-wide decarbonization and 100% clean energy goals.Drive policy advocacy and regulatory engagement with utilities, regulators, and policymakers to expand renewable energy access and improve grid interconnection strategies.Conduct financial modeling, risk assessment, and due diligence for renewable energy projects to optimize cost-competitiveness and performance.Spearheaded the launch of Phoenix’s first Energy Access Plan, set to impact low-income households by 2030.Serve on SRP’s Integrated System Plan Advisory Group, influencing a roadmap for of new renewables and 1,500MW of energy storage.Published the first City of Phoenix Energy webpage, promoting 17+ programs, incentives, and rebates to increase energy efficiency and solar adoption.
EDUCATION
Universidad Kino
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Arizona State University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Sustainable Energy
Instituto Sonorense de Administración Pública
Master's degree, Public Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT CARLOS AGUIAR
Results-driven energy professional with expertise in renewable energy procurement, energy policy, and sustainable urban development. With a Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy from Arizona State University, my research has focused on energy innovation systems, grid decarbonization, and emerging technologies such as solar, wind, energy storage, and green hydrogen.Currently, as the City Energy Manager at the Office of Sustainability, City of Phoenix, I lead renewable energy procurement and energy management strategies to help the city achieve its 100% clean energy goals. I manage the city’s $40M+ energy portfolio, overseeing 4,269 municipal accounts, and developing utility-scale PPAs, VPPAs, and corporate clean energy procurement agreements. My work includes regulatory engagement, financial modeling, and policy development to expand grid-integrated renewable energy solutions and improve clean energy access.I also spearheaded Phoenix’s first Energy Access Plan, set to impact low-income households by enhancing affordability and access to sustainable energy. Additionally, I serve on SRP’s Integrated System Plan Advisory Group, influencing a roadmap that includes of new renewables and 1,500MW of energy storage.Previously, as Development Director at the Energy Commission of the State of Sonora, Mexico, I supported securing $600M+ in funding and facilitated the development of 630MW of utility-scale solar projects. I played a key role in structuring large-scale PPAs, advising on Mexico’s energy market reforms, and shaping clean energy policy.Beyond my professional roles, I am passionate about energy research, mentorship, and cross-border collaboration. I have published research on energy transitions, innovation systems, and policy frameworks and have been recognized through fellowships and grants, including the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Energy to Communities Program.Fluent in English and Spanish, I thrive in cross-cultural environments and bring a strong analytical mindset to problem-solving in the energy sector. I am always looking to connect with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to drive impactful change in sustainability, energy resilience, and decarbonization.Let’s connect and collaborate to accelerate a sustainable energy future.
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