Dustin Jolley

Dustin Jolley is a seasoned entrepreneur, engineer, and business developer with a passion for renewable energy and sustainability. With over 20 years of experience, Dustin has been involved in various distributed and utility-scale power and infrastructure projects, guiding them from development to commercial operation.

His expertise spans across renewable energy, energy storage, sustainability strategy, green building, water, power, and civil infrastructure, showcasing a strong technical understanding of the field. Dustin has successfully managed complex projects and programs, demonstrating adeptness in business strategy, operations, and organizational success across different scales ranging from start-ups to large corporations.

As a skilled communicator and problem-solver, Dustin is proficient in closing deals and completing projects under pressure. His ability to build and lead teams, manage conflict, and devise creative solutions has been instrumental in his professional journey. Dustin is dedicated to collaborating with diverse teams to drive innovative and sustainable solutions in the renewable energy sector.

His specialties include renewable energy power systems, energy and water management/efficiency, mechanics, hydraulics, green building, civil infrastructure, project management, design, construction management, feasibility studies, technology development, business development, team building, and fundraising.

Dustin earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resources Engineering, focusing on Renewable Energy and Water Resources, from Humboldt State University. Throughout his career, he has held key positions in various organizations such as Principal & Founder at OurEnergy, Board of Directors at Solar Head of State, Associate Principal at Sage Energy Consulting, Renewable Energy Practice Leader - Americas at AECOM, and Solar Power Practice Leader at URS Corporation, among others.

His professional journey includes roles like Technical Advisor at SCS Renewables, Senior Project Manager/Engineer at URS Corporation, Tribal Engineer at Yurok Tribe, Research Engineer at Schatz Energy Research Center, Project Engineer at Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT), and Freelance Contractor/Consultant/Designer/Installer at Independent.