Mario Monesterio, Engineering and Design Manager,

Mario has been involved in the renewable energy field since 1979. Mario studied industrial energy engineering at St. Cloud State University, and solar thermal systems at the Red Wing Energy Center, and is a certified commercial energy auditor. His experience ranges from installer training to system troubleshooting and component manufacturing, including monitoring and analysis. He is active in the national effort to set standards for utility interconnection of solar and wind power systems, and is currently taking the lead in developing our “whole building approach” to help clients find the best mix of conventional and new technologies to meet their energy requirements.

PUBLIC INTEREST ENERGY RESEARCH
BEW ENGINEERING, CA. ENERGY COMMISION Sacramento, CA
Advanced PV Systems Training, Oct. 2005
NORTH AMERICAN BOARD OF
CERTIFIED ENERGY PRACTITIONERS Malta, NY
U.S. Photovoltaic Solar Installer Studies, March 2005
GREEN LIGHTS ALLY Washington, DC
U.S. EPA Certificate, August 1996
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON Madison, WI
Industrial/Commercial Audit Certificate, August 1996
ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY Minneapolis, MN
Lighting Design Certificate, March 1993
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURE Minneapolis, MN
Passive Design Guidelines Studies, September 1992
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Commercial Energy Auditor Certificate, January 1991
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY St. Cloud, MN
AA Industrial Engineering/Energy, September 1986 to March 1987
Industrial Engineering/Energy, September 1975 to May 1978
ST. PAUL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE St. Paul, MN
Structural Analysis Studies, July 1984
RED WING TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE Red Wing, MN
Solar Technology Certificate, September 1978 to May 1980

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), American Solar Energy Society (ASES),
Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES), Professional Development Registry for Engineers, Sustainable Building Industries Council (SBIC).