Nicholas Suffern
Energy Strategy & Program Leader | Utility Coordination | MBA - Isenberg School of Management
- Role
- Senior Project Manager at TRC Companies, Inc.
- Location
- Fort Collins, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicholas Suffern
Energy strategy and technical program leader with 7+ years driving large-scale energy procurement, utility-coordinated efficiency programs, and decarbonization efforts. Expertise in load analysis, energy modeling, utility coordination, and ROI optimization across projects. Proven ability to navigate utility partnerships, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder coordination to deliver cost-effective energy solutions.
Experience
Senior Project Manager
Jun 2021 — Present · New York, NY, US
Energy Program Strategy & Utility Coordination - Directed portfolio of energy projects valued over $50m dollars, managing cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and information technology to deliver cost-effective energy solutions.Led decarbonization strategy development including emissions reduction planning, energy modeling, utility coordination, and customer engagement for commercial and industrial clients.Supported utility tariff documentation, gaining expertise in demand charges, rate design, and utility pricing frameworks critical to energy procurement decisions.Managed technical evaluation and M&V for major energy infrastructure including chiller plant replacements, HVAC optimization, advanced controls, and mechanical system upgrades.Established performance metrics and KPIs centered on project cost-effectiveness ($/kWh saved) achieving 99% accuracy in ROI analysis and energy savings verification.Technical Analysis & Program Delivery - Delivered technical QA on load profiles, demand forecasting, and engineering evaluations supporting energy procurement and customer investment decisions.Conducted feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis for energy efficiency measures, renewable integration, and demand-side management programs.Presented energy strategy recommendations to utility leadership, demonstrating stakeholder management and executive communication skills.Authored multimillion-dollar proposals and scopes of work for utility energy programs, winning contracts through clear value proposition and technical credibility.
Education
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
2014 — 2018
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Energy Engineering
Penn State University
Bachelor’s of Science, BioRenewable Systems: BioProducts
2014 — 2018
Summit High School, NJ
High School, General Education
2010 — 2014
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance
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