We are experts in the design and operation of distributed energy resources (DER) who are driven by a commitment to help electric utilities navigate the clean energy transition in a way that meets society’s need for a reliable and affordable power system.
Our analyses and leadership have supported numerous power system operators in gaining regulatory approval for energy storage and other DER projects, including multiple utility rate-based projects.
We deliver a unique engagement that transforms our clients by respecting and empowering practitioners, supporting them with tools and experience, and challenging them to achieve more with DERs as part of their normal operations.
We have direct experience in electric utility engineering and operations, advanced power system modelling and analytics, DER technology creation focused on energy storage utilization, DER deployment, and organizational leadership and change.
To accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by providing engineering, analytics, and procurement capabilities that enable utilities to make distributed energy resources a normal part of a safe, reliable, low-cost electric grid.
Dan Sowder, P.E., is a co-founder and Principal of Sound Grid Partners and leads customer engagement and business operations. Over the course of his career, he has advanced the deployment and utilization of distributed energy resources across multiple facets of the power system ecosystem while also creating new technologies and building successful business enterprises.
Tess Williams, Ph.D., is a co-founder and Principal of Sound Grid Partners and leads analytics and design services. She is an expert in helping electric utilities and other megawatt scale power producers to evaluate, procure, integrate and optimize energy storage and other distributed energy resources.
Axel Schmidt is a consultant at Sound Grid Partners where he leads client-facing project management, engineering, and procurement projects. He has extensive experience with design, deployment and operation of DERs, as well as energy management systems (EMS) and controls. He has designed and deployed dozens of renewable energy and energy storage projects throughout the world.
Alexandra Giovinazza is the Business Operations Manager at Sound Grid Partners, where she works in driving organizational success through the development and execution of strategic initiatives. With a keen focus on optimizing processes, she ensures the seamless and efficient functioning of the entire organization.
Marley Cross is a Power Systems Engineer in analytics at Sound Grid Partners, where she provides a suite of services in analytics and engineering.
Caroline Piephoff is a Power Systems Engineer at Sound Grid Partners where she provides a variety of services to support client projects.
Isaac Kretzmer is a Power Systems Engineer at Sound Grid Partners focusing on power systems modeling and analytics.
Xochitl Menchaca is a Senior Power Systems Engineer at Sound Grid Partners where she provides a diverse range of expertise to support client needs related to energy storage project design and analysis.
Nate Washburn is a Storage and Renewables Partner at Sound Grid Partners. His priority is to help our clients make well-informed and strategic decisions as they transition to a cleaner grid. With more than 15 years of experience working within an electric utility, he has an in-depth knowledge of how the grid works, the challenges utilities face as they pursue energy storage solutions, and the complexities of navigating the ever changing technical and regulatory landscape.
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