Evan Naiaomana Castro

Director Project Delivery @Shifted Energy

Honolulu, HI, US

Clean energy program initiator across Hawaiʻi and North America, focusing on equitable access to advanced energy solutions and bleeding-edge tech. My role bridges technical operations, customer engagement, and strategic partnerships to drive impact and company growth.Deployed demand-side technologies across endpoints, expanding access to grid-interactive energy solutions in frontline communities.Delivered 70% energy savings per household through the RISE program, replacing outdated water heating systems with high-performance heat pump water heaters and advanced grid-connected technology.Secured $400K in DOE funding and supported programs to increase access to clean energy for underserved households.Streamlined project operations, improving tracking and documentation while reducing internal slowdowns by 30%.Directed cross-sector partnerships and multi-party coordination, aligning customer, contractor, engineering, and operations from design to deployment.Designed scalable program models and engagement strategies, enabling replication across diverse markets and user needs.