David Katz

About David Katz

At Do Good Energy, we breathe new life into aging and underperforming renewable energy projects, ensuring they deliver clean, reliable power for years to come. We acquire neglected solar systems, optimize and repower them, and operate them long-term, maximizing both impact and efficiency.My passion for sustainability started early—I earned my undergraduate degree in Wildlife Conservation, worked hands-on with big cats and endangered species, and later pursued an Ivy League degree in Environmental Science and Policy to bridge the gap between conservation and scalable impact. That mission ultimately led me to a 13+-year career in solar energy, where I helped grow the largest commercial & industrial solar company in Con Edison’s NYC and Westchester territory. I’ve worked across nonprofit and for-profit sectors, tackling sustainability challenges from all angles—protecting jaguars in Belize, taking a solar company public, and leading high-stakes operational turnarounds.At Do Good Energy, we live by a simple mission: “Conserving Today’s Energy for Tomorrow’s World.”If you’re a property owner struggling with an inactive solar system or an industry professional looking to collaborate on a more sustainable future, let’s connect. Together, we can do good—for solar, for business, and for the planet.

Experience

1. Founder

   Do Good Energy

   Mar 2024 — Present · NY, US

   At Do Good Energy, we breathe new life into aging and underperforming renewable energy projects. Through innovative solutions and a commitment to sustainability, we ensure energy systems deliver clean, reliable power for years to come. Together, we conserve today\'s energy for tomorrow\'s world.

Education

• State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Wildlife Science

• Columbia | SIPA

  Master of Public Administration, Environmental Science and Policy

• James Cook University Brisbane

  Study Abroad, Wildlife Conservation

• Syracuse University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Wildlife Science

Skills

• Arcgis
• Operations
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Statistics
• Project Management
• Sustainable Development
• Ecology
• Fundraising
• Research
• Sustainable Energy
• Solar Energy
• Policy
• Policy Analysis
• Renewable Energy
• Environmental Awareness
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Environmental Policy
• Energy Policy
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Education
• Report Writing
• Energy Efficiency