John Richau

Current

Principal at Certified Energy Consulting
Executive Director at California Association of HERS Raters

Past

Design Consultant at Akeena Solar
Sales Manager at Unlimited Energy
Solar Energy Consultant at SunStar Energy

Student at Fresno City College
Delivery Driver at Unified Western Grocers

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Education

Fresno City College

Recommended

6 people have recommended John

Connections

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Industry

Renewables & Environment

Websites

John Richau’s Summary

Residential energy efficiency consulting primarily focused on affordable housing and solar PV. Working within state protocols to deliver compliance documentation and cash incentives to builders of energy efficient housing. Organized statewide non-profit association of energy consultants and HERS raters. Working with groups and individuals to further energy efficiency and clean energy in the Central Valley.

John Richau’s Specialties:

NSHP, 2005/08 energy code, HERS I & II, building performance, CUAC, Codes and standards, multifamily affordable housing efficiency and incentives, Title 24 documentation and qualification.

John Richau’s Experience

Principal

Certified Energy Consulting

(Renewables & Environment industry)

February 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)

Energy code compliance and education. Community outreach and education focusing on the benefits of energy efficiency at the local level. Energy modeling, utility incentive programs, third party energy efficiency verification, consumer education and advocacy, affordable housing programs, California Utility Allowance Calculations, HERS index, and other programs relating to residential energy efficiency in California.
Executive Director

California Association of HERS Raters

(Non-Profit; Utilities industry)

February 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)

Organizer of non profit 501 6 c mutual benefit corporation. Past President. Outreach to stakeholders and education of ground level energy efficnecy verification and compliance with energy code, Energy Star, RESNET standards and building science. Working within established framework of efficiency stakeholders to uphold standards and increase awareness of the social, economic, and environmental benefits of building energy efficiency and the local, state, and national level.
Design Consultant

Akeena Solar

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; AKNS.OB; Renewables & Environment industry)

July 2007 — January 2008 (7 months)

Rooftop rough sketch of PV system design including shade analysis, electrical usage analysis, solar financial analysis and contract negotiations. Responsible for self-generated leads by networking and self promotion.
Sales Manager

Unlimited Energy

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Renewables & Environment industry)

December 2005 — May 2007 (1 year 6 months)

Consulting for residential and commercial solar electric systems. Standardized sales process, executed, configured, and administered CRM, CMS, and OnGridSFA for sales force. Implemented training program for up to 9 salespersons, conducted sales presentations to groups, hired top quality sales professionals leading to highest recorded annual sales for company at the time, organized office procedures, and coordinated home shows and events.
Solar Energy Consultant

SunStar Energy

(Renewables & Environment industry)

July 2005 — December 2005 (6 months)

Small solar contractor in the Fresno area. One of the first users of OnGrid's SFA tool. Contract negotiation and rough system design. Responsible for generating leads through own marketing and promotion.
Student

Fresno City College

(Computer Networking industry)

January 2003 — June 2005 (2 years 6 months)

Student study include programmable logic controls, Cisco Networking academy, business data communications, speech communication, parliamentary debate, community service.
Delivery Driver

Unified Western Grocers

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Wholesale industry)

December 1990 — November 2001 (11 years )

Teamster delivery driver. Yes, I drove an 18 wheeler and delivered grocery products to member stores throughout California. In 2001 I was involved in a severe accident and left the trade. Total driving experience amounted to about 20 years.

John Richau’s Education

Fresno City College

Computer Networking, Speech Communication 2003 — 2005

I felt sooo smart as a middle-aged guy going back to school. Made the Dean's list every semester and most of my teachers were younger than me. It was a great experience and some of the lectures, particularly the history lectures, I would pay to hear again.

Activities and Societies:

Debate team, Internship with Senator Barbara Boxer's Fresno office

Additional Information

John Richau’s Websites:

John Richau’s Interests:

Salsa Dancing, Gardening, Travel

John Richau’s Groups:

Community Alliance for Career Training and Utility Solutions (CACTUS)
Build it Green
California Home Energy Efficiency Services (CHEERS),
California Association of Building Energy Consultants (CABEC)
Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET),
U.S. Green Building Council, Central California Chapter,
Fresno County Bicycle Coalition