Opportunity For People and Planet
Wrapped up in that concern is our motivation to improve the lives of this planet’s inhabitants. Our involvement and actions go beyond discovering opportunities to upgrade insulation, caulking windows or installing solar panels—we exist to change the trajectory of people and communities, including the underserved.
Our Impact
Opportunity Energized
By inspiring, educating and implementing efficient energy practices, we are honoring our environmental mission while creating much needed opportunity for progress within our communities.
Our Team
Contact: MGinsbach@enerchange.org
Mark has an impressive history facilitating energy-related commercial building improvements. His technical expertise in mechanical engineering along with his 12+ years of stewardship with EnerChange makes him our Private Sage – an EnerChange secret weapon.
Contact: Mike.m@sagiliti.com
Since 1997, Mike has been an energy efficiency leader, providing information and wisdom to a wide range of blue-chip commercial, industrial and multi-family companies. He guides their facilities as they work to reduce utility bill costs and energy consumption. He has been a key player in both the creation and continuing success of EnerChange.
Contact: SSeidl@enerchange.org
Sustainable Steve has been at it for a long time! Throughout his career, he has creatively contributed to the birth and growth of many companies. He is a certified presenter with Climate Reality based in Nashville and is a vocal advocate for all things, energy and environment. He is a principal creator of EnerChange and has served as its Executive Director since inception.
Contact: pdeal@enerchange.org Patrick is an Energy Efficiency Manager at EnerChange. He has extensive experience in the energy efficiency world, with a background that includes serving as the Director of Environmental Sustainability for the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and as a Program Manager for Energy Smart.
Contact: GRittenhouse@enerchange.org
Greta is our administrative powerhouse. She manages client paperwork and utility billing information and has become a specialist in the Minnesota State Benchmarking compliance process. She is passionate about resource conservation, having previously worked with CEE's Home Energy Squad and Minnesota Waste Wise Foundation.
Contact: RMoody@enerchange.org
Ryan's previous three years of experience at Frontier Energy included Lead Energy Auditor – Multi-Family Building Efficiency Program, and California EV Transition Team. He collaborated with municipalities, electrical engineers, and city staff to plan the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicle (EV) fleets. For Industrial Decarbonization he worked with natural gas customers in Oregon and Idaho to identify strategies and solutions for reducing on-site carbon emissions.
Contact: CPlate@enerchange.org
Carleigh is a chemical engineering graduate of the University of Utah. Her prior experience includes Intermountain Industrial Assessment Center - Lead Energy Consultant - where she led a team of 9 energy consultants through industrial scale energy efficiency assessments funded by the US Department of Energy at industrial manufacturers. She is a Member of Women for Energy Efficiency (WE2), Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
Contact: kstockton@enerchange.org
Katie joined EnerChange full time after her summer internship and now works as an Energy Efficiency Associate. She earned her degree in Environmental Science Policy and Management from the University of Minnesota.
Our Board
Jane Blanco
Board Chair Partner, GAGE Marketing
John Levy
Board Secretary, Attorney at Nilan Johnson Lewis
Kris Krishnan
Board Treasurer, Partner at S.Krishnan and Associates
Damaris Hollingsworth
Principal Architect and Owner, design by melo
Clint Morrison
Investment Professional
Helen Paul
Ph.D., Operations Manager, Diffraction International
John Whittington
Logistics Consultant
Make Energy Efficiency Visible
- "My expectations working with EnerChange were definitely exceeded. I was expecting some pretty general recommendations and then having to coordinate the implementation of installs and refunds, but EnerChange helped us from start to finish and made it easy!"
- A new unit will delete $350-450 per month from our electric bill. Number ONE FAN of Enerchange!!!!
- Thank you so much, Steve. We so appreciate your organization and what you are doing to support organizations in bringing down their carbon footprint. I can’t say enough good things that Mark has done to help us reduce our CO2 footprint and save the congregation money. Kudos to all of you at EnerChange!
