Ali Chehrehsaz

Ali Chehrehsaz is the Co-founder and CEO of TerraVerde Energy, a company based in San Francisco that specializes in energy consulting. Established in December 2019, his leadership focuses on helping clients, including school districts and public agencies, to reduce energy consumption and costs through various energy conservation measures and renewable energy solutions, such as solar energy systems and energy storage.1

Professional Background

• Co-founder & COO at TerraVerde Energy (January 2018 - Present)
• Co-founder & EVP Engineering/Operations at TerraVerde Energy (January 2011 - January 2018)
• Project Manager at Tessera Solar (November 2009 - January 2011), where he managed large-scale solar power projects.
• Project Engineer at Petro Canada (April 2006 - October 2009), contributing to significant cost savings in oil sands projects.
• Mechanical Engineer at Bechtel (April 2004 - August 2005), focusing on refinery instrument design.1

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calgary.
• Certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute since July 2009.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) since July 2009.1

Chehrehsaz's extensive experience in both engineering and project management has positioned him as a leader in the clean technology sector, where he actively engages with stakeholders to promote sustainable energy practices.12