Lead, Microgrid Development, Shift

Steve is a seasoned and innovative design engineer with a passion for renewable energy, sustainable solutions, and cross-industry collaboration. As Lead of Microgrid Development at Shift, he brings extensive experience in solar PV design, electrical systems, and integrating hardware and software to deliver practical, efficient, and forward-thinking solutions.

With a background that spans renewable energy, software, and environmental initiatives, Steve thrives on problem-solving and designing systems that meet complex energy needs. He’s well-versed in tools like PVWatts, SAM, Aurora, and Helioscope, and has hands-on experience with grid-tied, off-grid, hybrid, and battery backup systems.

Steve also brings a personal commitment to sustainability—he powers his small farm on Vancouver Island with solar. As an active intervener in BC’s Net-Metering to Net-Billing regulatory process, he contributes firsthand insight into the potential impacts of policy shifts on solar adoption in the province. He is deeply engaged in building a cleaner, smarter energy future for all British Columbians.