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James Leidel
Sustainable, low carbon energy solutions - Lower your energy costs and slash your carbon footprint (DTE Energy)
James Leidel is the Principal Markets Technical Consultant - DTE Gas at DTE Energy, based in the Greater Detroit Area.1 He has been in this role since August 2017, focusing on sustainable, low-carbon energy solutions to help organizations reduce costs and carbon footprints.1 Leidel specializes in combined heat and power (CHP) systems, solar, wind, biomass, and green buildings.1
With over 28 years of experience in the energy industry, Leidel has a strong background in:
- Energy project development
- Creative financing
- Energy efficiency
- Building control systems
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and pursued a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University.1 Leidel has also taught mechanical engineering courses at Oakland University, including Clean Energy Engineering classes.1
Throughout his career, Leidel has:
- Secured grant and institutional funding for various energy projects
- Managed complex projects and technical applications
- Served as the Director of the Clean Energy Research Center at Oakland University
- Worked as an Energy Manager at Oakland University, administering a $6M utility budget
Currently, Leidel supports all large gas customers and the Gas Major Accounts group at DTE Energy, providing expertise on CHP, natural gas cooling, and renewable natural gas technologies.2
