Cord Briggs

About Cord Briggs

Solar project development professional with 8 years of experience in business development, operations, strategy, and new venture creation. Passionate about driving distributed solar construction by realizing maximum value for clients. At Aurora Energy, Cord is a senior manager heading up Business Development and Interconnection for one of the most respected commercial and industrial focused EPC in the Maryland, DC and Virginia markets. He has expertise in maximizing solar return for business and delivering best in class engineering, procurement, and construction for both behind and in front of the meter solar projects. Cord and his team are able to guide businesses through the solar proposal process and offer the best terms be it a ownership model, financing or third party ownership. If you are interested in learning more about solar opportunities for your business contact me at (57••••••10 or c•••@aurora-energy.comIn his previous role at Energetix Cord developed large scale commercial rooftop projects from lead generation through execution. In two and a half years, Cord helped grow revenue by 4x and developed over 18MWp of rooftop solar projects. He has also developed new strategic value streams such as battery storage, off-grid village electrification, and EV vehicle charging. Previously, working at the Director level for the top American NGO Clean Water Action, Cord built and led a team of 15+ employees to increase turnover from to per year while developing deep knowledge of hydrology, energy, waste and environmental policy. While pursuing his MBA at Nanyang Business School, Cord interned at the energy intelligence startup BeeBryte raising grant funding and producing commercialization plans for a HVAC and battery optimization Software-as-a-Service operating at the intersection of renewables, energy storage, and grid-edge IoT technology. Leveraging strong analytical skills, leadership experience, and communication and fundraising ability Cord is dedicated to creating both economic wealth and a sustainable future.

Experience

1. Managing Director

   Aurora Energy, Inc

   Apr 2020 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Aurora Energy is one of the most experienced solar construction (EPC) companies in the Mid-Atlantic, active since 1994. Our reputation for quality installations has led to executed projects for such clients as the White House, the Pentagon and multinational corporations like United Therapeutics. Active in Maryland, Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia, please contact me to learn more about how solar can make your business more profitable and sustainable. Primary responsibilities-Manage sales for Aurora Energy and ensure profitable growth over the long term -Oversee sales and marketing team -Strategically grow Aurora Energy\'s business into new geographies and markets -Work with top management team to improve business processes to increase efficiency and profitability

Education

• NBS Alumni Affairs, NTU

  Masters of Business Administration, General Management

  2016 — 2017

• The College of Wooster

  Bachalor of Arts, Anthropology and Music

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Grassroots Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Operations Management
• Grassroots Organizing
• Sustainability
• Business Development
• Research
• Grassroots Lobbying
• Nonprofits
• Grant Writing
• Volunteer Management
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Renewable Energy
• Fundraising
• Microsoft Office
• Recruiting
• Recruitment Advertising
• Policy Analysis
• Community Outreach
• Grassroots Communication
• Grassroots Fundraising
• Cleantech
• Editing
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Team Building
• Team Leadership
• Lobbying
• Financial Reporting
• Organizational Project Management
• Public Speaking
• Grassroots Campaigning
• Coaching
• Human Resources
• Financial Accounting
• Event Planning
• Public Policy
• Facilitation
• Conflict Resolution