1. ANDREW C. KUSS C.E.M.
3844 Olentangy Blvd. Columbus OH 43214 - andykuss@gmail.com - 503-318-0897
EDUCATION
2011 Building Performance Institute Portland, OR
Building Analyst and Envelope Certification
2010 Northwest Energy Education Institute Eugene, OR
A.A.S., Energy Management
2006 Miami University Oxford, OH
B.A., Geology
EXPERIENCE
February 2013 – Present
Ecova (AEP Ohio In-home Energy Program) Columbus, OH
Field Manager
· Create and manage field QA/QC process
· Manage daily operations of residential field team
· Oversee the AEP Ohio Trade Ally contractor network
· Field and Resolve all escalated customer and contractor complaints
· Write all program technical, and procedural documents
· Provide primary technical support for the AEP Ohio IHEP
· Develop contractor documentation tracking process
September 2012 – February 2013
Ecova (AEP OhioIn-home Energy Program) Columbus, OH
Field Coordinator
· Create and develop program documents
· Coordinate daily operations of residential field team
· Train and manage Multi-family direct install team
· Perform Quality Control on AEP Trade Ally Contractor network
· Identify opportunities for homeowner savings and participation in AEP In-home Energy Program
· Improve internal processes for streamlined program implementation
May 2011 – September 2012
Conservation Services Group (Clean Energy Works Oregon - Energy Trust of Oregon) Portland, OR
Energy Advisor
· Manage all aspects of whole-home energy retrofit projects (50-70 at a time)
· Verify quality of Home Performance contractor work
· Utilize computer modeling to determine potential energy savings and develop project work scopes
· Validate contractor bids prior to project start date
· Develop and present loan documents to program lender
Nov. 2009 – May 2011
Conservation Services Group (Energy Trust of Oregon) Portland, OR
Trade Ally and Quality Control Coordinator
· Coordinate quality control inspections for statewide energy efficiency program
· Provide procedural and technical support to contractors concerning proper weatherization
· Ensure quality of installation for homeowner self-installed insulation projects
· Prepare monthly reports of quality control outcomes to ensure an accurate trade ally rating system
Feb. – Aug. 2008
Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Facilities Division Salem, OR
Energy Management Intern coordinating with Statewide Sustainability Coordinator
· Facilitate the technical development of the State government's first solar installation
· Perform energy analysis on all Oregon state office buildings
· Serve on Statewide Energy Conservation Policy Committee
· Perform night audits of state office buildings to determine occupancy energy usage trends